Investigative Project on Race and Equity
We train journalists in data-driven reporting and collaborate with news organizations to uncover systemic racism and drive change.
- A new investigation by the Investigative Project on Race and Equity and Injustice Watch examines how Cook County’s revitalization program has been misused, allowing local officials to seize tax-delinquent homes, transfer them to political allies and leave properties neglected.
- A federal judge ruled in a class action lawsuit that the way Cook County handles unpaid property taxes violates the U.S. Constitution, a win for homeowners who lost their properties — and their built-up equity — in tax sales.
- The Investigative Project on Race and Equity hosted a virtual training this fall on “Investigating History for Reparative Storytelling.” The session gave reporters tools to weave history into accountability reporting and to uncover how systemic racism shapes today’s news. ✍🏼 tinyurl.com/4mebwzm9
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- An investigation by a group of Chicago-area newsrooms and independent journalists found that federal agents used tear gas and pepper spray at least 15 times in Brighton Park on Oct. 4 — more than the Chicago Police Department has used all year. Read the full story here: tinyurl.com/9avc2xdf
- Assist Emeline with this report by contacting them at emeline@raceandequityproject.org
- Our investigations editor Marissa Evans brought sharp insights and real talk to three panels at #IRE2025 — including a standout session on what The Real Housewives can teach us about investigative journalism. #InvestigativeJournalism #RaceAndEquity @themarshallproject.org @famu1887.bsky.social
- BIG NEWS: We just won the 2025 Next Challenge Vision Award — given to a finalist with a bold vision to reinvent media and journalism. We’re humbled and honored to be one of the five startups chosen from a pool of more than 400 applicants. Thanks to everyone who has supported us along the way.
- When Illinois lawmakers met at the end of last month, they had the opportunity to pass reforms to the property tax sale and foreclosure process. However, negotiations stalled in the days leading up to the May 31 deadline. Read more in our latest collaboration with @injusticewatch.org.
- Michael Burton got pulled over so often near SIU he was scared to drive. Our new investigation in collaboration with @wbez.org shows he’s not alone. Campus cops in Illinois stop and ticket Black drivers way more than white ones. 🔗 Read the full investigation here: www.wbez.org/data/2025/05...
- NEW: Illinois’ property tax foreclosure process strips generational wealth from Cook County residents — disproportionately impacting Black senior homeowners. Read our latest investigation with @injusticewatch.org 🏠 www.injusticewatch.org/civil-courts...
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