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A man wearing a navy blue suit, white shirt, and blue tie is sitting with his eyes closed, resting his chin on his fist, showing a bracelet on his wrist and a pin on his lapel. The man has black glasses, short black hair, and gray beard, and is in fr
A man in a navy blue suit and tie standing indoors with one hand in his pocket, wearing glasses, with a serious expression, under a ceiling light and a silver ventilation pipe.
A middle-aged man with black hair and a beard, wearing glasses, a dark blue suit, white shirt, and blue tie, resting his chin on his hand in front of a red background.
A woman wearing glasses, a leopard print headscarf, and a mustard yellow sweater standing in front of a white wall covered with posters and signs with messages like "Black Lives Matter," "Stop Killing Us," and "Abolish Prisons."
A smiling woman in a black blazer standing in front of a shelf with various personal care products in an indoor setting.
A woman with long dark hair wearing a dark fur coat and white blouse stands outdoors in front of a stone archway, with an overcast sky in the background.
Young man wearing a red shirt and baseball cap leaning on a car window, standing outside in a green area with trees and a brick building in the background.
A young man wearing a red T-shirt and a black, white, and red baseball cap sitting on a porch with beige siding, a decorative glass door, and an outdoor cushion with a floral pattern.
A man in a suit smiling, standing inside an office, with street signs for Gary and New Indiana in the foreground.
A man in a dark pinstripe suit sitting at a desk in an office decorated with plaques and certificates on the wall.
A man wearing glasses and a dark blue face mask standing outdoors in front of a brick building and greenery with red berries.
A gloved hand holding a preserved human brain in a laboratory setting.
Person wearing blue gloves and a white lab coat handling bricks with white foam or insulation around the edges in an industrial or construction setting.
Group of seven women sitting and standing in a hospital corridor with large windows, wearing professional attire and identification badges, smiling at the camera.
An elderly woman with gray hair tied back, wearing glasses, a black jacket, light-colored shirt, and a face mask pulled down to her chin, sitting in a classroom or meeting room with a blackboard behind her.
An exhibit of anatomical models and specimens behind a glass display case, featuring a large torso model with internal organs, a human skull, and other body parts.
Man in a lab coat and blue tie sitting at a desk in an office with computers, equipment, and large windows.
A woman with a serious expression, wearing a black floral shirt, hoop earrings, and a necklace, with dreadlocks and a basketball court in the background.
A joyful woman with dreadlocks and red glasses standing in an art gallery, raising her arms in celebration. She is wearing a black dress, layered necklaces, and striped heels, with artwork and lamps on the walls behind her.
Young woman wearing a leopard print jacket, resting her chin on her hand, sitting outdoors in front of a brick building with large windows.
A young woman with dark hair and a black headband outdoors with green foliage in the background.
Young man with dreadlocks sitting outdoors with trees and grass in the background, wearing a navy blue jacket with gold embroidery.
Young woman with black hair and nose piercing outdoors on a sunny day, wearing a light green t-shirt with a tree and sunflower design and the words ''Mi Parque,'' standing in a park with leafless trees and a yellow structure in the background.
A woman standing on a grassy park area during daytime, wearing a black jacket and gray pants, with a playground and trees in the background.
A young woman with red hair, wearing a light blue sleeveless top and hoop earrings, standing outdoors in front of a stone fountain and green trees, smiling softly.
A woman outdoors with a blurred green background, wearing a black hoodie with a graphic and text that reads 'R.I.P. 1985-2019', and looking directly into the camera with a serious expression.
A woman sitting on a park bench in winter with snow on the ground, wearing a gray puffer jacket, black gloves, and a beige knit beanie, looking serious at the camera.
Children and adults gathered around a table with potted plants and herbs outdoors on a sunny day.
A woman holding a large black textured handbag with a blue vertical background.
A woman in a zebra print dress and white sneakers standing outdoors, smiling and looking up, with a large bag on her shoulder and a uniform metal wall in the background.
Close-up of a black handbag with a textured surface and a circular metal logo in the center.
A woman standing outdoors on a tree-lined street with parked cars in the background, wearing a patterned blue and white top, jewelry, and looking confidently at the camera.
Woman sitting on a concrete ledge outside a brick building wearing a black sweatshirt and jeans, with black glasses and jewelry, with red flowers in the foreground.
A man standing outdoors in front of a black metal fence, holding a necklace with dog tags, with a tall building, parking lot, and trees in the background.
A person standing outdoors near a wooden fence, holding a purple balloon shaped like an umbrella, with urban buildings and power lines in the background.
Group of people, some wearing masks, gathered outside a large stone building with ornate architectural details and statues, with American and French flags flying in London.
Entrance of Cook County Department of Corrections with a brick wall, a sheriff's car parked nearby, and a yellow pedestrian crossing sign.
Person standing in front of Morton East High School wearing a black and red baseball cap, sunglasses, a black hoodie, and a tattooed arm, with the school building and parking lot in the background.
Young man in headphones and glasses sitting in front of a microphone and laptop in a modern office recording studio.
A young woman with long black hair and brown eyes standing outdoors with blurred green trees in the background.
A person wearing black sunglasses, a black face mask, and gloves is scooping ice cream from a large white container in a shop.
A dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream topped with whipped cream on a white square plate, garnished with peach slices and cinnamon powder, with two spoons crossing on top.
A woman and a man sitting at a table in a restaurant, sharing a dessert with ice cream, smiling at each other. The woman is wearing a black shirt and hat, the man is in a patterned shirt. Behind them is a turquoise wall with a painting of a woman in
A man with curly hair, glasses, and a beard wearing a blue blazer over a patterned shirt, outdoors during fall with blurred trees and yellow leaves in the background.
Headshot of smiling man with glasses and brown hair outdoors in city park with autumn leaves and buildings in the background.
A woman with dark hair pulled back, wearing a dark blazer and earrings, standing outdoors with trees and buildings in the background.
A man sitting in a small shop or office behind a glass window, with reflections of the sky and trees visible on the glass.
A framed portrait of a man in a suit hanging from a ceiling inside a clothing store, with hats and boxes visible on shelves around.
A city intersection with a CTA bus on the left, traffic lights showing green, and a few cars driving through. Buildings line the street, and there is a crosswalk in the foreground.
Sidewalk with trash and litter next to a closed store with metal shutters on a city street.
A young man standing outdoors in a park on a sunny day, wearing a black t-shirt that says "I am brave" in colorful letters, burgundy sweatpants, a gold necklace, and a crossbody bag.
A person's hand holding a gold chain with a large, circular pendant featuring a photo of a smiling man wearing a white jersey and a black cap, surrounded by a border of small diamonds.
Empty city street with a woman walking away, seagulls perched on rusted light poles, and some birds on the road. To the left, an old building with steps and windows, on the right, a weathered building and trees in the background under a partly cloudy
A woman wearing a black dress with a brown floral pattern standing on a colorful outdoor basketball court with a mural on the backboard in a neighborhood setting.
A colorful mural with a woman and a young girl, with the quote 'She did something!' and 'Stop the violence'. In front, there are small wire cages containing small rectangular bricks with handwritten notes about young individuals' names and ages.
A woman wearing an orange shirt hugging a young boy in black and white sportswear at an outdoor gathering or event, with people sitting on benches and tents in the background.
Memorial bricks on a metal storage rack with graffiti background. One brick reads 'Angel lo Rodriguez 5 months 12.2012', and others have names and dates.
A man speaking into a red and white megaphone outdoors during daytime.
Close-up of a man's face with a black cap, dark skin, brown eyes, and facial hair, outdoors with blurred green background.
Two young men walk down a suburban sidewalk on a sunny day, surrounded by green lawns and trees.
Woman wearing sunglasses and a green vest labeled 'PEACEKEEPER' holding a megaphone on a city sidewalk with trees and parked cars.
A group of men walking down a residential street with houses and cars, some wearing casual clothing and one wearing a Chicago CRED t-shirt, during sunset or late afternoon.
Five men standing outdoors on a sidewalk in front of houses, holding rifles and weapons, dressed in dark clothing, with serious expressions.
A smiling man dressed in tactical black gear holding a rifle, standing outdoors in a residential yard with houses in the background.
A smiling woman in a yellow sweater and glasses, and a man in a navy striped sweater and glasses, standing close together outdoors beside a brick building with potted plants nearby.
A woman with styled maroon dreadlocks and glasses, wearing a patterned blue and white blouse and jewelry, standing in front of a blue corrugated metal wall.
A woman with braided hair and earrings wearing a black face mask looking out from a window, with her reflection also visible in the mirror behind her. Cars are visible outside.
A young girl with sunglasses holds a red sign that says "We support Chicago teachers and staff." She is at a protest or rally with many others, all wearing red, and holding various signs.
A middle-aged man with a beard and bald head standing outdoors in an urban setting with tall buildings and a bridge in the background. He is wearing a black hoodie with a graphic that says 'FREEWAY' and features a small face illustration.
Cheerleaders in blue and white costumes holding pom-poms during a parade or event.
Three women standing together indoors, smiling and posing for the camera
Two young women with dark brown skin and curly hair standing close together outdoors, wearing red outfits and colorful jewelry, with trees and tents in the background.
A woman with glasses and curly hair, sitting by a window, looking outside with a hand resting on her chin.
A smiling Black man with short curly hair and a beard, wearing a light gray t-shirt, standing against a textured gray background.
A black man wearing sunglasses, a hat, a patterned blazer, and a collared shirt, standing outdoors.
A woman in a red blouse and vibrant patterned pants stands confidently in front of a modern glass art installation outdoors, with her hands on her hips and her reflection visible in the glass panels.
Headshot of a young man with a beard wearing a navy blue suit, light blue shirt, and patterned tie, smiling against a white background.
A man sitting on colorful, graffiti-covered stairs in front of street art depicting a warrior horse on a red background.
Bernie Sanders speaking at a large rally with a crowd holding 'Bernie' signs and American flags.
A woman wearing a red satin jacket and a black cap, standing with arms crossed in a dimly lit indoor setting with stage lights and metal structures in the background.
tim zawada for chicago reader
People waiting on a city street with umbrellas on a rainy day.
Person with vibrant pink curly hair and colorful makeup posing in front of a mirror.
Black and white photo of a young woman with curly hair wearing glasses, hoop earrings, a layered tank top, and standing against a cinder block wall.
lawrence burney, true laurels founding editor
People waiting to cross a city street at a crosswalk, with tall buildings and storefronts in the background.
A peaceful, green landscape with a river surrounded by dense trees and bushes, some with leaves and others without, under a cloudy sky.
Two young men playing chess on a street sidewalk with colorful decorations and signs about chess and components, with city buildings and people in the background.
A black and white photo of a train at a station with a modern building and pedestrian bridge above it.
Two young people sitting on the sidewalk in front of a building in downtown Chicago, with a Coca-Cola bottle and a black bag between them, and the Chicago Theater marquee visible in the background.
A black and white photo of two people sitting on a bench, viewed through a blurred opening in the foreground. One appears to be a woman with curly hair, wearing a sleeveless top, and the other is a man with a beard, wearing a hoodie. They are sitting
A large crowd of diverse people on a stage, clapping and waving, with a woman in a pink dress and a young person in a blue suit at the center, in front of a blue curtain. Many audience members are taking photos.
A woman in thirties with curly hair, large round glasses, and hoop earrings wearing a t-shirt with Malcolm X and Chicago skyline, at an outdoor event with tents and people in the background.

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