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Chicago girls group celebrates National Poetry Month in first virtual session in response to COVID-19
Chicago girls group celebrates National Poetry Month in first virtual session in response to COVID-19
Donell McNairyApril 30, 2020Free Spirit Media, The Real Chi, chicago, sabrina hart, covid19 Comment
BET X United Way COVID-19 benefit concert raises over $15 million for U.S. grassroots organizations including Chicago's Austin Coming Together
BET X United Way COVID-19 benefit concert raises over $15 million for U.S. grassroots organizations including Chicago's Austin Coming Together
Donell McNairyApril 29, 2020covid19, Free Spirit Media, The Real Chi, chicago, Maia McDonaldComment
Emergency food distribution in Chinatown
Emergency food distribution in Chinatown
Donell McNairyApril 29, 2020Carolyn Chen, covid19, Free Spirit Media, The Real Chi, chicagoComment
A community organization recruiting volunteers to help frontline heroes managing Households
A community organization recruiting volunteers to help frontline heroes managing Households
Donell McNairyApril 29, 2020Nicole Shih, Free Spirit Media, covid19, The Real Chi, chicagoComment
The Illinois Black Caucus discusses the impact of COVID-19 on Black Americans
The Illinois Black Caucus discusses the impact of COVID-19 on Black Americans
Donell McNairyApril 28, 2020covid19, sabrina hart, Free Spirit Media, chicago, The Real ChiComment
Face coverings and masks: Here is what you need to know
Face coverings and masks: Here is what you need to know
Donell McNairyApril 28, 2020covid19, Mariah McBride, The Real Chi, Free Spirit Media, chicagoComment
Web Shows to Watch During COVID19
Web Shows to Watch During COVID19
Donell McNairyApril 24, 2020Ebony Ellis, The Real Chi, Free Spirit Media, covid19Comment
Gov. Pritzker Announces Extended Stay-At-Home Order to May 30, Explains Decision With Adjusted Models
Gov. Pritzker Announces Extended Stay-At-Home Order to May 30, Explains Decision With Adjusted Models
Donell McNairyApril 24, 2020covid19, Michael Wu, Free Spirit Media, chicago, The Real ChiComment
Aid for undocumented residents more complex than financial stimuli
Aid for undocumented residents more complex than financial stimuli
Donell McNairyApril 23, 2020covid19, The Real Chi, Free Spirit Media, chicago, Abel RodriguezComment
Growing Anti-Chinese Sentiment During the Time of the Coronavirus
Growing Anti-Chinese Sentiment During the Time of the Coronavirus
Donell McNairyApril 22, 2020Nicole Shih, covid19, Free Spirit Media, The Real ChiComment
UChicago students speak on behalf of former classmate recovered from COVID-19  symptoms released on bond from Cook County Jail
UChicago students speak on behalf of former classmate recovered from COVID-19 symptoms released on bond from Cook County Jail
Donell McNairyApril 22, 2020Maia McDonald, The Real Chi, Free Spirit Media, chicago, UChicago, covid19 Comments
Seven Movies Available To Stream While You’re Stuck At Home
Seven Movies Available To Stream While You’re Stuck At Home
Donell McNairyApril 22, 2020covid19, Michael Wu, Free Spirit Media, The Real ChiComment
Business Tips During COVID-19
Business Tips During COVID-19
Donell McNairyApril 20, 2020Ebony Ellis, Free Spirit Media, The Real Chi, chicago, covid19Comment
How Food Banks Are Adjusting Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
How Food Banks Are Adjusting Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
Donell McNairyApril 20, 2020covid19, Free Spirit Media, The Real Chi, Michael Wu, chicagoComment
CHALKBEAT CHICAGO’S VIRTUAL HOMESCHOOLING PANEL DISCUSSION:
CHALKBEAT CHICAGO’S VIRTUAL HOMESCHOOLING PANEL DISCUSSION:
Donell McNairyApril 20, 2020covid19, chicago, Free Spirit Media, The Real Chi, Angel SanersComment
Traffic Plummeted as Stay-At-Home Order for Coronavirus Leads to an Uplift of Air Quality
Traffic Plummeted as Stay-At-Home Order for Coronavirus Leads to an Uplift of Air Quality
Donell McNairyApril 17, 2020Nicole Shih, The Real Chi, Free Spirit Media, environmental health & wellness, covid19Comment
Tackling anti-blackness in the Chinatown community
Tackling anti-blackness in the Chinatown community
Video Profile, The Real ChiDonell McNairyApril 17, 2020chinatown, Carolyn Chen, The Real Chi, arts & culture, Free Spirit Media, North Lawndale, chicagoComment
Eight Virtual Experiences to Keep You Entertained During Quarantine
Eight Virtual Experiences to Keep You Entertained During Quarantine

From virtually wandering museums to watching a concert from the comfort of your bed to attending a club night in your pajamas, here are eight virtual experiences to help you pass the time.

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Lee EdwardsApril 16, 2020Michael Wu, covid19, arts & cultureComment
Beauty association helps beauty community during crisis
Beauty association helps beauty community during crisis
Donell McNairyApril 13, 2020Free Spirit Media, covid19, The Real Chi, Mariah McBrideComment
Chicago Professors adjust to online learning transition due to coronavirus pandemic
Donell McNairyApril 9, 2020sabrina hart, Free Spirit Media, The Real Chi, covid19Comment
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