Outraged over the violent shooting of Laquan McDonald by a white Chicago police officer, protesters on Tuesday took to the streets and social media to condemn what appears to be nothing short of an execution.

A Chicago woman, partly inspired by Spike Lee's anticipated and controversial film Chiraq, has decided to curb gang and gun violence in her community by implementing a sex strike until the killings end.

Police say the child was targeted because of his father's gang ties and a string of shootings between rival gangs. A basketball the boy often carried to and from school was found near his body.

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At least 37 people were injured — including a 5-year-old girl and a 7-year-old boy — and three killed in Chicago shootings spanning from Friday…

Spike Lee’s upcoming film Chi-Raq is expected to be a big hit for Amazon and the first release from the company’s new movie division. The film,…

At a time when interactions between African-Americans and police are fraught with tension over allegations of excessive force by cops across the nation, a team…

8 ways you can support #TraumaCenterNow as sit-in arrestees head to bond court @prisonculture http://t.co/VDGkux5ELm pic.twitter.com/JnjRoah6LU — TraumaCare Coalition (@TraumaCenterNow) June 5, 2015 Protests at…

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Director Spike Lee is slated to delve into Chicago’s violence problem in a new film that bears the controversial moniker, Chiraq — a term used…

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The Chicago Sun-Times is reporting that Chicago leaders this week unveiled a “road map” to combat violence. SEE ALSO:John Crawford’s Family Sues City, Police, Walmart…

Roland Martin talks to Pastor Corey Brooks about the never ending violence in Chicago, and his desire to get 5,000 men on 500 corners to…

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First Lady Michelle Obama returned to Chicago on Wednesday to join Mayor Rahm Emmanuel and prominent business leaders in hopes of raising  awareness and money…

Michele Dowdy is mourning the loss of her only child. She cries often, she’s tired – and she’s angry. She has good reason. Ten months…