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...very young Black youth are in violent rebellion against fatherlessness and by large extension law and order. As I as a piece published in the Boston Globe, “this largely unacknowledged crisis is part of a larger international narrative: from Kingston to London from Los Angeles to Chicago, we are witnessing the globalization of ‘thug life’…this phenomenon has emerged as a powerful symbol of the cultural and political decay of Black civil society...
...with university and community partners, convene a series of forums to launch a two pronged attack on the rising homicide rates among Black youth: studying the implications of this fact for local public policy and neighborhood action, second, launching a non-partisan citizens’ commission, modeled on the Chicago Crime Commission, to serve civil rights check on the secret data generated by the Boston Regional Intelligence Council which compiles “intelligence” data on alleged high-impact players involved in violent gang activity. This is important because of the potential for the work of the council...
Military Salute. United has extended through Jan. 31 special fares for active duty members of the Armed Forces. Fly from New York City to Denver for $184 each way, or Chicago to Boston for $150 each way. Call 800-241-6522 and identify yourself as a member of the military...
Drake's Discount. Retail numbers are dismal and getting worse, so if you want to help give the economy a boost, check out the "Shop Til You Drop" promotion at Chicago's Drake Hotel: Get a $75 Bloomingdale's gift card, as well as 15% off purchases all day. Rates start at $215 per night; through March 31. 140 East Walton Place...
Wheat Whacker. Uno Chicago Grill may not be as glamorous as Craft, but at least it's made it easier to dine out with a gluten allergy, with gluten-free pizza at all 200 of its nationwide outlets...