LeAlan M. Jones

LeAlan M. Jones is a writer, an award-winning radio reporter, and a micro-business owner on Chicago’s South Side, where he was born and raised.

The Death of Glenn Foster

The Death of Glenn Foster The Death of Glenn Foster

The former NFL player was killed in police custody. His family and friends and trying to piece together what happened.

Dec 14, 2021 / LeAlan M. Jones

Lori Lightfoot

Lori Lightfoot’s New Press Policy Is All Too Convenient Lori Lightfoot’s New Press Policy Is All Too Convenient

The media’s lack of diversity is a problem. Limiting its access to people in power won’t fix it.

May 28, 2021 / LeAlan M. Jones

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Breathing While Black Breathing While Black

Unlike Eric Garner or George Floyd, the author lived to tell his story.

May 28, 2020 / LeAlan M. Jones

Obama Center Protests

The Obama Center Leaves Chicago Communities in Its Shadow The Obama Center Leaves Chicago Communities in Its Shadow

The Obama Foundation is back selling hope and change to big-name donors, but this time, Chicago’s South Side residents aren’t all buying it.

Jul 10, 2018 / LeAlan M. Jones

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