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Rev. Al Sharpton

Rev. Al Sharpton

Published on October 9, 2013

Rev. Al Sharpton and Martin Luther King III talk to reporters outside the U.S Supreme Court Feb. 27 in Washington.

Rev. Al Sharpton and Martin Luther King III talk to reporters outside the U.S Supreme Court Feb. 27 in Washington.

Published on October 9, 2013

Baba Griot Leonard Lucas poses with his most recent Illinois Senior Olympic gold medals.

Baba Griot Leonard Lucas poses with his most recent Illinois Senior Olympic gold medals.

Published on October 9, 2013

Dana Gaines (background) instructs a "Starting a Business In Illinois" workshop at Chicago State University (CSU).

Dana Gaines (background) instructs a "Starting a Business In Illinois" workshop at Chicago State University (CSU).

Published on October 9, 2013

Krista Franklin, artist and poet.

Krista Franklin, artist and poet.

Published on October 9, 2013

Andres Hernandez

Andres Hernandez

Published on October 9, 2013

Krista Franklin, Artist

Krista Franklin, Artist

Published on October 9, 2013

David Boykin, Musician

David Boykin, Musician

Published on October 9, 2013

Published on October 9, 2013

Brenda Myers-Powell

Brenda Myers-Powell

Published on October 9, 2013

Both sex and labor trafficking are a very real problem in Cook County.  Chicago has been identified by the FBI as a hub, because we are a convention city, a transportation hub and a tourist destination.  In particular, we have seen a large amount of domestic sex trafficking. - Anita Alvarez, Cook County State’s Attorney

Both sex and labor trafficking are a very real problem in Cook County. Chicago has been identified by the FBI as a hub, because we …

Published on October 9, 2013

Marian Hatcher

Marian Hatcher

Published on October 9, 2013

Sometimes, kids who are victims are beaten into submission so badly and are fully under the trafficker’s control to the point where they are allowed to go home. Sometimes they go to school and they go back to the trafficker on their own.  So what people need to look for are bruises and odd behavior. - Andrew Holmes, Community Activist

Sometimes, kids who are victims are beaten into submission so badly and are fully under the trafficker’s control to the point where they are allowed …

Published on October 9, 2013

Jennifer Scott, City of Chicago Human Relations Sepcialist

Jennifer Scott, City of Chicago Human Relations Sepcialist

Published on October 9, 2013

Charles Watkins, Illinois Health Insurance Marketplace Regional Outreach Coordinator

Charles Watkins, Illinois Health Insurance Marketplace Regional Outreach Coordinator

Published on October 9, 2013

Ald. Michelle Harris,
8th Ward

Ald. Michelle Harris, 8th Ward

Published on October 9, 2013

Ald. Roderick Sawyer, 
6th Ward

Ald. Roderick Sawyer, 6th Ward

Published on October 9, 2013

Melinda Kelly,
Executive Director, CBA

Melinda Kelly, Executive Director, CBA

Published on October 9, 2013

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