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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Natalie Y. Moore

THE TRUTH ABOUT: Hope is a tricky thing when it comes to racism | History Defined

A mural dedicated to activist Caleb Reed is shown at a March for Us rally at Daley Plaza in the Loop in June 2021, held by Voices for Youth in Chicago Education to celebrate Juneteenth. (Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times)

I’m often asked about “hope.”

When I speak about the legacies of housing segregation and other forms of racism afflicting Black Chicago communities, the hope question often comes from white audience members. Now that it’s Black History Month, I expect to be asked even more.

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