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Progressive “Bloc” Emerges in Chicago City Council
Black Agenda Radio with Nellie Bailey and Glen Ford
15 Apr 2019
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The 17 pro-community control of police candidates elected to the 50-member Chicago Board of Aldermen can also be expected to support “community control of the board of education” and “a progressive agenda around housing and jobs,” said Frank Chapman, of the National Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression.

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