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Angelo Wells loved being a Chicago police officer. Then one night in 2020, his femur was shattered by gunfire in North Lawndale. Recovery took a year and pointed him toward Northbrook.
Chicago hasn't had a chief equity officer since Candace Moore left in December. Her successor, Carla Kupe, could play a fundamental role in determining what reparations look like in Chicago.
In addition to 10 pitmasters vying for rib supremacy, among the featured attractions new this year at the 24th annual rib extravaganza is a bigger kids area and a whiskey tasting.
While local events are energetic and entertaining, many participants also say they take time to reflect on Black history and teach younger generations about the realities of race in America.