Poinesha Barnes
Special Projects Producer at WLS-TV (Chicago, IL)
Emmy Award Winning Special Projects Producer, ABC-7. Original tweets are reflections of personal thoughts & opinions. Retweets, likes & links ❌ endorsements.
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1 month ago |
abc7chicago.com | Jasmine Minor |Poinesha Barnes
CHICAGO -- Sunday marked five years since the murder of George Floyd in police custody. The case led to protests around the world, including in Chicago, but many experts say the calls for change have since stalled. The murder of George Floyd in 2020 ignited an international movement and a push to reform policing. While some told ABC7 progress has been made, others said we're moving in the opposite direction. It's been five years since the world stopped to chant his name.
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Aug 2, 2024 |
abc7.com | Poinesha Barnes |Jaisol Martinez
CHICAGO -- The Chicago skyline may be iconic, but the skyscrapers and buildings may cause some Chicagoans to bear more of the city's heat. Climate change impacts some communities more than others, and local scientists are trying to find out why by releasing weather balloons and capturing data to better understand how buildings may lead to rising temperatures. They will then use that information to build more equitable solutions for climate resilience. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7.
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Dec 27, 2023 |
abc7ny.com | Samantha Chatman |Poinesha Barnes
STREAMWOOD, Ill. -- Disney is 100 years old!As we celebrate a century of memories, we're looking into how the company is giving back. Disney often teams up with Make-A-Wish to provide kids with a bright spot during tough times in their lives. Aydin Celick, from Streamwood, is a kid of few words. But he's also an 8-year-old who knows how to get through challenging experiences. "I don't remember exactly the words that were said. All I do remember them saying is, 'You need to get to Lurie.
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