Shannon Bennett
Coverage of Shannon Bennett in the Nexus archive.
- South Side residents call for stronger housing protections as Obama Center's official opening nears
South Side Chicago residents near the Obama Presidential Center demand stronger housing protections to prevent displacement, citing rising rents and poor maintenance. They call for policies like rent control, affordable housing expansions, and tax relief, with examples like Stevie Early’s $2,450 monthly rent increase forcing her to leave her longtime home.
- ‘We Walk For Her’ March Honors Missing And Murdered Black Women: ‘It’s Time For A Change’
The ninth 'We Walk For Her' march in Chicago's Bronzeville highlights the disproportionate number of missing and murdered Black women, with organizers advocating for a dedicated city organization to address the issue. Community leaders and advocates, including Rebecca Rabb from Minnesota’s Missing and Murdered Black People office, emphasized the need for systemic change and community awareness.