Rebroadcast: Celebrating Black Lives Through Art
The 21st host Brian Mackey visited the Illinois State Museum to see a new, temporary art exhibit meant to celebrate Black lives through art.
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Author Elizabeth Hinton on Civil Rights and Black Rebellion
Author Elizabeth Hinton joined The 21st to discuss misconceptions about the urban riots of the 1960s — which she says are better understood as rebellions. Her latest book is America on Fire: The Untold History of Police Violence and Black Rebellion Since the 1960s.
TikTok Host Helping Move People To Peoria
A woman on Tiktok has named herself as Peoria’s “fan girl” and has been posting videos of affordable houses in town for sale. She has gained thousands of followers and influenced more than 20 people to move to Peoria.
Rockton Residents Reflect on Chemical Fire
Residents in Rockton were displaced from their homes last week after a fire broke out at the Chemtool plant. Two residents discussed evacuating, lingering questions about air quality and debris from the explosion containing lead and other pollutants.
The Latest: Chemtool Chemical Plant Fire
A massive fire broke out at a Chemtool plant in Rockton on June 14, 2021, destroying the chemical plant. The fire is still burning a week later. The 21st spoke to two Illinois reporters about what environmental and public health concerns are posed by this fire.