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Filmmaker / Force Of Nature / Co-Founder of award-winning @thetriibe / Producer of @unapologeticdoc / Forbes 30 Under 30 / Northwestern alum
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Hello new followers, thanks for being here 👋🏾
I'm a filmmaker turned publisher (very weird 🥴). I became interested in journalism when Black death started "going viral" on the internet. I want to help build trust between the media and Black communities. Follow
@TheTRiiBE
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RIP to everything in my bookmarks. I really planned to go back to it one day.
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I ain’t never seen a Black woman re-brand in the wrong direction unprovoked like this
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Corporations will say this, while throwing away tons of unsold merchandise in the dumpsters behind their stores. Dig deeper.
Target says it will close nine stores in four states due to theft and organized retail crime, and will keep investing to keep existing stores safe
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If y’all are not paying attention to what’s happening in Atlanta, please turn your attention there now.
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Good morning! We’re retiring the “Chicago is the most violent city” narrative. Spread the word! We’re not even in the top 15, as reported by Forbes. Violence is an American reality. Stop making Chicago the face of it. Cc: the business community.
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In true Chicago fashion, the bucket boys gave us a juke rendition of the Free Palestine chant 🥁
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I see y'all are trying to tell organizers how to protest in a more convenient way again. War crimes are inconvenient. Genocide is inconvenient. Some of y'all reject disruption more than genocide.
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I witnessed Chicagoans shut down Michigan Ave in support of Palestinians in Gaza. Thousands came out marching and chanting, “Free Palestine.”
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Chicago is protesting!!!!
Anti-Israel protesters in Chicago are blocking roads leading into O’Hare Airport. People are having to walk to airport to make their flights.
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They are students chanting about safety during a pandemic. Why would this be the response?
Chicago police done brought out the paddy wagon.
📸: Tyger Ligon // The TRiiBE
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Media - if you report on Chicago looting please include all of what happened yesterday
a healing circle lead by Chicago organizers for a child victim of community violence; a 15(?) year old shot by police; looting of downtown corporations
All interrelated, if you have the range
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One of the worst critiques of
#RENAISSANCE
is, “I miss the old Beyoncé when she didn’t sing-rap.”
Like…you mean this one? My girl is literally a sing-rap pioneer!
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The point is, of all the things to comment on, it is bazaar for this elite, highly visible Black woman to question Jada's condition and whether Jada is disabled enough to warrant protection.
*muting* this now
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Court reporting really is a specialty. It’s not something any journalist can just get up and do accurately & effectively. Cuniff was able to give context to a high profile case b/c she knows that particular court system & the main players who are a part of it.
Meghann Cuniff's work is very good but it says a LOT about the state of Black media that a WW journalist ended up getting a come up off the trial
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THIS IS NOT JOURNALISM
THIS IS NOT JOURNALISM
THIS IS NOT JOURNALISM
IDF KILLED THE JOURNALISTS
THIS IS NOT JOURNALISM
THIS IS NOT JOURNALISM
THIS IS NOT JOURNALISM
THIS IS NOT JOURNALISM
@CNN
CNN's
@FareedZakaria
on journalists who have embedded with the IDF in Gaza:
"As a condition to enter Gaza under IDF air support, outlets have to submit all materials and footage to the Israeli military for review prior to publication. CNN has agreed to these terms...."
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SCOOP: The
@foxandfriends
segment with
@GiannoCaldwell
in Naperville was staged. Big Dale confirmed it to
@TheTRiiBE
. Y’all will learn to stop playing with Black Chicago. And I mean that. Details ➡️
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Chicago went straight from heat bills--> AC bills.
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Ok so rape of a minor.
JUST IN: CPD is investigating allegations that a group of officers had improper sexual relations with newly arrived immigrants, including at least one facing accusations of having sexual contact with a minor and impregnating her.
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The attorney representing Dexter Reed’s family said at a press conference today that these were plain clothed officers in an unmarked car who did not identify themselves as police.
If you take anything away from today's release, let it be this: "I feared for my life" is somehow always valid rationale when police shoot first. It's never an explanation afforded to the rest of us—especially a Black man surrounded by screaming cops with their weapons drawn.
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So…in multiple cities Shotspotter is mostly surveilling Black neighborhoods?
EXCLUSIVE: A WIRED analysis of data leaked from the surveillance company formerly known as Shotspotter reveals the secret locations of 25,580 gunshot detection microphones.
Check our interactive map to see if there's a sensor mounted near you.
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Chicago is having a rally today. I’m expecting there to be a huge turnout as Chicago has one of the largest populations of Palestinians in the US. We also have a lot of multiethnic coalitions.
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Lightfoot mentioning Rekia Boyd is triggering and will definitely enrage any family member and organizer who fought for Dante Servin to be fired while Lightfoot was president of the police board. She allowed him to escape accountability and we will not forget.
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Are the people who are reprimanding student protestors okay with this?
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This the type of society y’all want? This not alarming to y’all?
The National Guard searching bags at the entrance to the Grand Central subway station. Earlier today Kathy Hochul announced she would send 750 National Guard members to subway stations throughout NYC.
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Hubbard street is shut down between Noble and Ogden where Chicagoans are protesting Joe Biden, who is in town for a fundraiser.
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The sun is setting at 5pm, Chicago. We almost backkkkk.
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Community members have the right to ask whether this is the best use of our resources...because why did a group of people have to deescalate the actions of an officer? Why have a free, public event rooted in blackness and dance and then try to police people's movements?
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Chicagoans from all walks of life are coming together to light his ass up. 🥰
Breakfast with ‘Friends’: Gianno Caldwell talks new Chicago mayor with diners
Gianno Caldwell asks diners their reaction to Brandon Johnson being sworn in as Chicago Mayor. Segment:
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So y'all will condemn university students for protesting genocide but not Israel for bombing universities?
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Now I will tweet random things in my bookmarks, starting with this elderly choir singing Hot in Herre
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Organizers getting RICO charges? Everyone turn your attention here 👇🏾
This morning the Attorney General’s office filed RICO indictments for 60 people alleged to be part of the Stop Cop City Movement.
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There is too much good local journalism happening in Chicago, for national news to swoop in and cause more harm.
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I think we really need to evaluate who we as a society allow to have "authority" over us. Why tf should anyone follow commands from a private patrol?
A new Fulton Market group backed by top restaurateurs and developers wants to hire private security for the area.
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“What happened this morning is a terrifying escalation by the state, and a chillingly direct attack on the First Amendment. This is fascist political repression,”
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The defund moment was seen as extreme but look at what we are funding.
6 former Mississippi officers, some who called themselves ‘The Goon Squad,' pleaded guilty to state charges for torturing and sexually assaulting two Black men
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It’s a lot of people that have something to say who wont travel south of 59th. It’s Black youth that have suffered disproportionately from racist policies and divestment. If we are serious about addressing crime it has to be about more than making these young people disappear.
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"The police shot ________________"
Newsrooms need to eliminate "officer-involved shooting" from their style guides and standards.
It is passive and doesn't accurately describe what took place.
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So...while Lolla rages on we essentially got a presser about how Black/Brown communities need to be educated, step up and get vaccinated.
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51 Senators have to be present to have a quorum to do business. Republicans have 53 seats in the Senate. 3 of them have COVID.
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National/international media is currently parachuting into Chicago. Y'all have every right to ask journalists what organization they are with. You can absolutely research their previous coverage of Chicago. You don't have to speak to them--send em to me 👀
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All this for unarmed students.
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A total of 42 activists are currently facing state domestic terror charges for protesting the building of cop city, distributing flyers, and other frivolous charges:
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I know y'all don't think this is the "right" way to respond to oppression but when billions of TIF dollars have been hoarded downtown/up north to support corporations...and then the people loot the corporations, we need to have a deeper conversation or this won't end.
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@BreeNewsome
This particular piece highlights their extremism though. I think it’s an eye-opening read for those who don’t understand that the settlers are fascist.
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@theeashleyray
Tell me why I thought she was bout to give us some deep thoughts on the westernization of the world and how they categorize black and indigenous lands.
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Underestimating the Chicago organizing community is how Lori Lightfoot and Paul Vallas lost.
I've been told that many DNC insiders, as well as those within the Biden campaign and administration are convinced that by the time elections roll around Arab, Muslim voters will "cool down" and "forget" about all that is happening in Gaza.
They are mistaken.
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I have never in my life seen a government kill journalists like this, while the journalism community responds with silence and cowardice. Rest in Peace to this brave soul.
A lack of media coverage from Gaza ..
due to the killing more than 12 journalists, the bombing, and the blackout of electricity and the Internet.
However, we are still trying to withstand and continue coverage so the world can see the israili crimes in Gaza.
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More on how these companies use the blanket excuse of “crime” to cover up the fact that their companies are failing to perform well for investors.
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I would like to personally thank the Sun for gracing Chicago with her presence today. I had so little life left in me but now I can go on.
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Losing DJ Casper and Dj Deeon back to back has me in my feelings. We need to do more to document and celebrate Chicago cultural legends while they are here.
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The harmful narratives that the Chicago Tribune publishes should not shock me anymore but here we are...
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1/ Paul Vallas created a $73 MILLION deficit as CEO of Philadelphia’s public schools & will never see accountability for it—just one example of how the powerful/wealthy decides what is criminal, while ppl who owe tickets/fees can get their property impounded, & licensed removed
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These are the topics that I raise to Black capitalists because even when Black people have property, this country has a record of stealing and destroying it.
An all-Black town called Willard, Virginia was destroyed to build Dulles Airport.
And there’s more. The town was named after the Willard family, which I wrote about in the reparations chapter of my new book, Why Does Everything Have to Be About Race?
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Chicago spends $4M per day on policing
TOGETHER NOW FUND: Mayor Lightfoot launches the Together Now Fund, a $10M initiative that includes $1M from Jewel-Osco. The fund will support the City’s neighborhood-based recovery efforts.
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IG is telling me that Queen & Slim is a “masterpiece.”
#BlackTwitter
is telling me that Lena Waithe should never write again????
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Now, is there a need for more Black journalists to do this type of reporting? YES. But asking a lifestyle/culture mag why they are not doing court reporting does not make sense. It’s like asking sports commentators to cover public policy.
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Chicago is protesting today
85 DAYS AND 75 YEARS OF GENOCIDE. CHICAGO CONTINUES TO SHOW UP IN SOLIDARITY WITH OUR PEOPLE ON PALESTINE. IDA B WELLS AND MICHIGAN. NO PEACE UNTIL LIBERATION 🇵🇸 🇵🇸
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“CDPH has no rapid tests available” was one of the most alarming statements I heard last night and we are not talking about it enough. We are in an omicron surge and CDPH can’t support with testing. Did I hear that right?
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Chicago is protesting!!!!!!
Making sure St. Patrick’s Parade goers know a genocide is happening RIGHT NOW‼️
#StPaddysDay
#Chicago
#FreePalaestine
#SaveGaza
#EndTheGenocide
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Ice Cube could have just told Black ppl to fill out the Census, which actually routes billions of federal dollars to our communities. The deadline is TONIGHT everyone. $1500 per person, per year is on the line:
Fill it out here:
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ATTN Chicago artists: Applications are now open through Jan.16 for the 2024 Individual Artists Program (IAP), a grant offering up to $6,000 to support artists across all artistic disciplines, including film, literary arts, music, performing arts, visual arts, design and more.
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Feeling inspired! Thanks so much for your words of affirmation. Gonna get some rest so we can continue reshaping the narrative. Support by joining
@TheTRiiBE
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It hasn’t stopping snowing in Chicago since the Mayor opened up bars and restaurants. 🌬❄️
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Whenever I find out about some parachute journalism happening regarding Chicago’s violence, I’ve been quietly making it my business to let them know that they are not welcome. In
@TheTRiiBE
’s newsletter I decided to share what I recently told The Economist
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This framing erases the organizing community’s tireless efforts that got us here. Bring Chicago Home predates Mayor Johnson. Framing everything as W or a L for Mayor J when it’s actually Chicago’s houseless community that suffers really takes the humanity out of the situation.
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s "Bring Chicago Home" referendum has essentially been booted from the March 19 ballot after a Cook County judge on Friday sided with business and real estate interests who oppose the measure.
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Y’all, the storm ain’t been clear for 30mins and the mailman just left a package at my door. ESSENTIAL WORKERS!!!!
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More important context is that Chicago police have trained with Israeli law enforcement. So, there are deep ties between Palestinians and Black people through the shared trauma of increased police presence, surveillance and brutality.
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Today in Chicago the sun will set at 4:51pm. On Jan 28 it will set at 5pm
There is hope for us yet.
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These people are giving “what about Chicago” talking points when speaking on that racist hate crime in Jacksonville. It’s really nothing more than a racist talking point. We get no empathy or solutions while gun violence pervades this country. It’s everywhere.
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How do y’all combat seasonal depression? I need to get on top of this now.
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Y’all demonized the defund movement.
An NYPD MRAP carrying an armored ESU team just pulled up blocks from Columbia University. Among the men on the roof is head of DCPI Tarik Sheppard
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This would take about...25 years in Chicago.
How the Dutch build a tunnel under a highway in one weekend.
Credit: Rijkswaterstaat.
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Candidates not wanting to speak on Paul Vallas’s son is one thing but the media absolutely should not cower. Vallas is personally invested in policies around policing that pose a danger to Black lives. He kept this from the public. Press him.
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This editorial board is so committed to embarrassing their reporters
Editorial: Mayor-elect Johnson found a place in his acceptance speech for God. But not Barack Obama.
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Why do y’all keep telling Palestinian Americans, who are watching their people be murdered, that Trump would be worse? What is worse than genocide?
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Irresponsible framing to mislead voters
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s tax increase for homeless services will head to voters
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CWB Chicago posted a video of someone being sexually assaulted on this app. The act and the posting of the act is beyond disturbing.
If you see it, please report the post and do not engage with it. The lack of ethics from media outlets is straight up abhorrent.
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A global population has been reading, watching documentaries, connecting with each other and sharing knowledge on social media and our politicians are like—“no, you are too dumb to understand STOP trying to learn!”
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The reporting officer, Thomas P Carey badge
#18795
, has over 100 allegations of misconduct and this is why journalists need to do more than just parrot police reports.
Female migrants are so desperate for money that they are selling sex or being forced to sell sex right outside of the local police district. See for yourself. My other fear? The same will happen to the children. This is not hyperbole. This is a reality for thousands in U.S.
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A city of migrants being xenophobic towards new migrants is an unfortunate Chicago tradition that
@6figga_dilla
breaks down beautifully. Read "Blaming migrants for Chicago's problems is a historical trend" via
@thetriibe
👉🏿
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Black Chicago will Juke remix literally ANYTHING. I heard a juke mix of Al Green’s Simply Beautiful at the Bud. I love it.
#summertimechi
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The guy sitting next to Big Dale is Andre Smith who, in addition to being a candidate for 20th Ward alderperson in the 2023 election, was also a paid Vallas campaign worker.
Probably something
@GiannoCaldwell
should have disclosed…
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We
@TheTRiiBE
chose not to cover Lolla. If y’all wanna hear our reasons, we can maybe cook something up the newsletter. Pretty simply, safety > profit. I mean 100k per day capacity????
I’d much rather read a piece on why a publication made the responsible choice to not cover Lollapalooza. Unfortunately, y’all have investors and ads to pay for.
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I cannot believe this is real. Down to the music score, this is one of the most bizarre and embarrassing pieces of propaganda of all time.
Let’s take an inside look at how your
@NYPDnews
officers safely & professionally restored order at
@Columbia
&
@CityCollegeNY
yesterday, after school officials requested our assistance in dispersing unlawful encampments on their campuses & persons barricaded inside their
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Also blk publications can’t just SEND ppl to all parts of the country b/c a story is trending. It costs money!
Plus local journalism is a good thing. Fly-in journalism would not have produced all the nuanced coverage that the local reporters provided.
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We will continue to report on Black Chicago like we love Black people. Y’all are just going to have to be mad about about it.
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Tonight, Chicago journalists gathered and grieved the loss of our colleagues through war crimes in Gaza and surrounding areas. It was a touching and needed tribute to freedom of speech and the press.
Stop the censorship. Stop killing journalists.
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In case you were wondering, you absolutely CAN be on the cover of Chicago Magazine and get denied housing in the same month.
I’m sad y’all. Please send leads for spaces west of the expressway for April 1st move-in.
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I didn’t catch the whole presser but this quote is damning. What I would expect from a progressive mayor is a conversation on building systems of care for all Chicagoans and new arrivals.
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s reax to claims shelter where migrant boy died is unsafe: “They’re just dropping off ppl anywhere. Do you understand how raggedy and how evil that is … then you want to hold us accountable for something that’s happening down at the border? It’s sickening.”
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Police are terrorizing students. This is not ok! This is not public safety.
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Sunset is at 5:36 today, Chicago! We Spring forward on March 13. We are so close to freedom. So close to life!
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Protesters in Chicago called for an end to genocide in Gaza
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This whole thread about managing Gmail is so helpful, BUT THIS RIGHT HERREEE IS OF GAWD 🙏🏾😭
• Snooze Gmail to get more done
When now isn't the right time to respond, but you don’t want to forget it.
Here's How:
- Click the clock icon in your inbox.
- Select a time & date
- The email will reappear during that window
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Micheal Che making light of Simone Biles being sexually assaulted is a dumb way to end his career. But since he’s an insensitive dumb ass,
let’s get him tf out of here.
Bye, bitch! 💁🏾♀️
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I for one appreciate blatant racism on display, like in this post. That way people can keep this in mind when seeing his byline in Crain’s
In a city plagued by violence of the worst sort, did
@Brandon4Chicago
and the alders really have to spend lots of time putting in their two cents on the Israeli/Palestinian war? What do you think?
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