top of page
All News
Search

Navigating the Illinois State Budget Process
The State budget is a complicated process, and figuring out how to get involved can be challenging for everyone. Depending on the time of...
Adam Slade
Mar 264 min read


IBAI’s Response to Governor JB Pritzker’s Proposed FY 2026 Budget
IBAI Founding Director Patrice James states, “While there are some positive aspects to the proposed budget, we remain concerned about the ab
Adam Slade
Feb 212 min read


Investing in Black Illinois: The Power of the Budget
Whenever a government budget is mentioned, what comes to mind is big political fights and speeches that result in a complicated document...
Adam Slade
Feb 123 min read


Channeling King's Radical Spirit: IBAI's Fight for Black Illinois
King recognized that racial justice is inextricably linked to economic justice, a belief that mirrors the mission of IBAI.
Illinois Black Advocacy
Jan 213 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
Illinois Black Advocacy
Nov 8, 20244 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.
Patrice James
Nov 7, 20243 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?...
Illinois Black Advocacy
Jul 12, 20245 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 18, 20243 min read


New poll shows dead heat between Chicago mayoral candidates
Photo credit: Mustafa Hussain for NBC News
Patrice James
Mar 30, 20236 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
Mar 26, 20232 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
Patrice James
Feb 14, 20233 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...
Sharon Bush & Deborah Harrington
Feb 24, 20224 min read
bottom of page