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Jerrel Floyd
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Engagement Reporter, City Bureau
Chicago
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By Jerrel Floyd Verified|Chicago ReaderVerifiedWhen Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled We Will Chicago two years ago, the initiative to create a citywide plan was touted as having the potential to reshape Chicago, ending decades of racial segregation that has kept low-income Black and Hispanic residents in communities that lack investment. In the years that followed, more than 100 residents and civic leaders selected by the city gathered behind closed doors to discuss a collective vision for the city’s future.
By Jerrel Floyd Verified|Chicago ReaderVerifiedThis story was produced by City Bureau, a civic journalism lab in Bronzeville, and co-published by the Chicago Reader. The area surrounding the 43rd Street Green Line stop will look drastically different in the next couple of years and two buildings—one new and one historic—are expected to be the center of that change. The buildings face each other across 43rd Street and are served by the Green Line stop that bears the same name.
By Jerrel Floyd Verified|Chicago ReaderVerifiedWhen Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled We Will Chicago two years ago, the initiative to create a citywide plan was touted as having the potential to reshape Chicago, ending decades of racial segregation that has kept low-income Black and Hispanic residents in communities that lack investment. In the years that followed, more than 100 residents and civic leaders selected by the city gathered behind closed doors to discuss a collective vision for the city’s future.
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City Bureau
City Bureau is a nonprofit civic media organization located on the South Side of Chicago, founded in 2015. Its mission is to democratize journalism and empower communities by addressing information inequity. The organization focuses on collaboration, equity, and inclusivity, aiming for structural change in local media. City Bureau offers several key programs to enhance community engagement and local journalism. The Civic Reporting Fellowship pairs emerging journalists with experienced leaders to cover local news. The Documenters Program trains and compensates community members to report on public meetings, ensuring diverse voices are heard. Additionally, the Public Newsroom hosts workshops that connect journalists and the public to discuss local issues and share resources. Through its initiatives, City Bureau has expanded the sources of information in local reporting and has received significant philanthropic support. The organization collaborates with community members and media professionals, making a positive impact in Chicago and serving as a model for democratizing journalism practices elsewhere.
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Founded: 2015