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Adam Slade
Feb 123 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...
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Adam Slade
Feb 123 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...


Illinois Black Advocacy
Jan 213 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
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...
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