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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Dozens arrested at last day of protests over Chicago public school closings

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Hadiya Pendleton murder sparks national debate on gun violence

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theGrio’s 100: Karen Lewis, Chicago Teachers Union head who led thousands

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Chicago teachers union rank and file approve new contract

CHICAGO – The rank and file of the Chicago Teachers Union have overwhelmingly ratified the new contract put before them on Tuesday…
/ October 4, 2012
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Chicago teachers begin voting on contract

CHICAGO – The biggest hurdle during last month’s Chicago teacher strike was the tentative deal reached by the teachers union and school district to end seven days of picketing and send kids back to class…
/ October 2, 2012
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Teachers strike update: Chicago’s students could be back in class Monday

theGRIO REPORT – In one of the most promising moves during the Chicago Teachers’ Union strike that has over 26,000 teachers picketing, officials say 360,000 students could be back in class Monday…
/ September 15, 2012
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Chicago teachers on strike, 400,000 students stranded

CHICAGO – For the first time in 25 years, teachers in the country’s third-largest public school system hit the picket line.
/ September 10, 2012