The State budget is a complicated process, and figuring out how to get involved can be challenging for everyone. Depending on the time of...

IBAI Founding Director Patrice James states, “While there are some positive aspects to the proposed budget, we remain concerned about the ab

Whenever a government budget is mentioned, what comes to mind is big political fights and speeches that result in a complicated document...

King recognized that racial justice is inextricably linked to economic justice, a belief that mirrors the mission of IBAI.

Nationally, the harm the so-called child welfare system, which we refer to as the family regulation system (FRS), inflicts on Black families

As the 2024 election season concludes, it’s critical to reflect on how we arrived at this outcome and strategize on what comes next.

'The power of unity cannot be underestimated; it is our greatest weapon against injustice.' -- George Jackson. What are we aiming for?...

On Monday, we celebrated the six-month anniversary of the implementation of the Pretrial Fairness Act. There are few places where racial...

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IBAI Co-Releases Data on Key Issues for Black and Latinx Chicago Voters

February 22, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: info@Ilblackadvocacy.org Illinois Black Advocacy Initiative Appoints Patrice James As...