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• The Chicago Defender Official 2023 #SummerTimeChi Calendar

  03-06-2023 16:00
  
  No other term captures the vibe, energy or essence of Chicago in the Summer like #SummerTimeChi, coined by native son Kanye West. Speaking of which, our #SummerTimeChi calendar is the source for all things fun happening in and around the city this season.
  Below is a list of Summer events we are eagerly anticipating: June
  Chicago Gospel Music Festival (June 3)
  This free event — yes, I said FREE — features Gospel supernova Tye Tribbett and the inimitable Karen Clark Sheard, a
  
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• The Chicago Defender 2023 #SummerTimeChi Calendar

  03-06-2023 16:00
  
  No other term captures the vibe, energy or essence of Chicago in the Summer like #SummerTimeChi, coined by native son Kanye West. Speaking of which, our #SummerTimeChi calendar is the source for all things fun happening in and around the city this season.
  Below is a list of Summer events we are eagerly anticipating: June
  Chicago Gospel Music Festival (June 3)
  This free event — yes, I said FREE — features Gospel supernova Tye Tribbett and the inimitable Karen Clark Sheard, a
  
  Read more

• Chicago Street-Naming Ceremony Will Honor U.S. Army Veteran Darius Teague

  03-06-2023 13:00
  
  The persistent wave of violence on our city streets continues to haunt us every day. In 2022 alone, over 950 lives were tragically lost in Chicago, predominantly affecting Black and brown communities, as we struggled through the end of the pandemic. This rampant urban violence not only robs us of lives but also jeopardizes the future of potential next-generation achievers. It is imperative that we put an end to this cycle of street violence.
  Mrs. Eyvette Newell-Dobbs and Mr. Michael Teague find
  
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• Kamala Harris Implements New Actions To Tackle Racial Bias In Appraisals

  03-06-2023 01:16
  
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  Vice President Kamala Harris is putting forth new actions to tackle racial bias in home appraisals.
  On Thursday (June 1), Harris announced a new rule that aims to establish quality control standards for accuracy and fairness in Automated Valuation Models (AVM), which are algorithms used to determine the value of homes, The Hill reports. Under the rule, AVMs would be required to adopt policies and safeguards to conduct random sample testing and prevent data manipulation and co
  
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