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April 26, 2008 ![]() The Chicago Housing Authority's plans for the Harold Ickes Homes on the South Side could put them in conflict with the federal government, a Residents' Journal investigation has found.
CHA will tear down Ickes even though the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development recently determined that the public housing complex is not subject to the federal law that dictates how and when housing authorities can demolish their housing developments. Click here to read more... Latest News: March 26, 2008 Shaping mainstream media On March 20, the Los Angeles Times published a story featuring an interview with Mary C. Johns, Deputy Executive Director of We The People Media and Editor-in-Chief of Residents' Journal.
In the article, Mary comments on U.S. Senator Barack Obama's controversial relationship with his pastor, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright. This story is yet another example of how Residents' Journal works with mainstream media to shape perspectives of low-income communities, counter stereotypes, and amplify the voices of the voiceless. To view this article please click here March 20, 2008 A new season of RJ TV returns From April 7th, Residents' Journal will be back on Cable Access Networks' live call-in program Hotlink 21. Our fresh set of call-in segments for 2008 will kick off with our Editor-in-Chief Mary C. Johns discussing the New Work Rule proposed by the Chicago Housing Authority for their public housing tenants.
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February 15, 2008 Truly a labor of love Delivering the latest edition Residents' Journal was exciting and
satisfying because, due to unexpected circumstances, the Journal had to take a longer
than desired hiatus.
Click here to read more... ![]() (left to right) Alonzo Johns, Jeremiah Brown, Corey Mathis and Leo Gertner.
February 8, 2008 Residents' Journal Friend/Fundraiser On February 7, Residents' Journal hosted a friend/fundraiser to celebrate the launch of our redesigned website.
Click here to read more... ![]() February 5, 2008 Tenant Council
Battles to Represent Tenants
by Mary C. Johns, Editor-in-Chief For the last year, a battle about tenant councils has been brewing between the resident Central Advisory Council, the Chicago Housing Authority and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Click here to read more... ![]() Are CPD Contact
Cards Unconstitutional?
by Beauty Turner Many public housing residents from the Dearborn Homes on the South Side are upset at the Chicago Police Department because they are being forced to give out personal information about themselves and their guests' lives. Click here to read more... Jackson Visits
Ickes
by Jacqueline Thompson Earlier this year, Carl Jordan was visiting his mother, Betty Jordan, a senior citizen who lives in the Harold Ickes Homes. Carl Jordan had moved out of Ickes but often returned to see friends and family. Click here to read more... The Pros and Cons of Relocation
by Quintana Woodridge My family was part of the relocation process at the Chicago Housing Authoritys Ida B. Wells development. After living in Wells for 18 years, my sisters Kelly Woodridge, 21, Monica Emmons, 23, and I, 25, received a split lease Section 8 voucher under the CHA's $1.6 billion Plan for Transformation. Click here to read more... Bonnita's Autobiography
by Bonnita Jones It's been almost 10 years since the trailblazers of the Chicago Housing Authority's Urban Youth International Journalism Program (UYIJP) made its reporting trip to Israel and Ghana. Click here to read more... |
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Past Activities
We The People Media broadcasts Residents' Journal TV Residents' Journal Publisher, Ethan Michaeli has his article"Local Media Left Behind" published in The Nation Staff speak at the Society of Professional Journalists' Annual National Conference We The People Media hosts bus tour for Northwestern University Mary C. Johns, Editor-In-Chief participates in Community Media Workshop Staff meet with FCC Commissioner. We The People Media co-sponsors public forum for Kleinenberg's book "Fighting For Air" Staff organize new screenings for Sudhir Venkatesh's film "Dislocation" |