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Business

Black Community Leaders Criticize Illinois Lawmakers’ Immigration Proposals

Silence DoGood - December 16, 2025

Opponents say these policies prioritize foreign labor and immigration reform at a time when many Illinois residents are struggling with unemployment, wage stagnation and rising housing costs. #immigration #blackcommunity

Community

Study: Illinois is the Lowest-Ranking State in the Country for Black Wealth, Employment

Silence DoGood - July 2, 2023

More equity in awarding contracts to minority-owned companies would go a long way to creating jobs for Black residents... #wealth #blackwealth #illinois

Politics

Jimmy Lee Tillman II Responds to President Biden’s January 7th Economic Report

Silence DoGood - January 8, 2022

"In Illinois, Black unemployment is a shameful 10.8 with no sign of going down and no sound from any elected officials." #JimmyLeeTillman

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