Fighting for Civil Rights: Then and Now
On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2021... we held a multigenerational conversation with Illinoisians active in the Civil Rights Movement. They reflected on that legacy and the fight for racial justice today.
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Faith And Black Power In Cairo, Illinois
The 21st explored the struggle for civil rights and against white terrorism in the southern Illinois city of Cairo.
WATCH LIVE: Pritzker’s Jan. 15 COVID-19 Update
At 12 p.m. today the Pritzker administration is holding a press briefing to address the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Meditation for the Masses
It's 2021, but unfortunately we haven't yet left 2020 in the past. There's still a global pandemic, social unrest and many people out of work. Enter mindfulness and meditation. The 21st spoke to experts about the importance of mindfullness.
New Speaker Of The House And Criminal Justice Reform
The 21st spoke to two politics reporters from Illinois about the new General Assembly,massive Criminal Justice reform that passed in the last few days and allegations against the new Illinois Speaker of the House, Emanuel "Chris" Welch.