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Illinois Black Advocacy
Nov 8, 20244 min read
Public Defenders Play a Key Role in Keeping Families Together and Children out of Foster Care
Nationally, the harm the so-called child welfare system, which we refer to as the family regulation system (FRS), inflicts on Black families
Patrice James
Nov 7, 20243 min read
IBAI Founding Director Patrice James Statment: On the election Results, What's Next? (Organize)
As the 2024 election season concludes, it’s critical to reflect on how we arrived at this outcome and strategize on what comes next.
Illinois Black Advocacy
Jul 12, 20245 min read
Fostering Black Left Unity: The Imperative for Black Political Power
'The power of unity cannot be underestimated; it is our greatest weapon against injustice.' -- George Jackson. What are we aiming for?...
Patrice James
Mar 18, 20243 min read
My Turn | Reflecting on six months without money bond in Illinois
On Monday, we celebrated the six-month anniversary of the implementation of the Pretrial Fairness Act. There are few places where racial...
Patrice James
Mar 30, 20236 min read
New poll shows dead heat between Chicago mayoral candidates
Photo credit: Mustafa Hussain for NBC News
Patrice James
Mar 26, 20232 min read
IBAI Issues Statement on Recent Conversation with the Chicago Mayoral Candidates
Photo credit: Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times; Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times
Patrice James
Feb 14, 20233 min read
IBAI Co-Releases Data on Key Issues for Black and Latinx Chicago Voters
IBAI Co-Releases Data on Key Issues for Black and Latinx Chicago Voters
Sharon Bush & Deborah Harrington
Feb 24, 20224 min read
Illinois Black Advocacy Initiative Appoints Patrice James As Its Founding Director!
February 22, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: info@Ilblackadvocacy.org Illinois Black Advocacy Initiative Appoints Patrice James As...
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