We are accustomed to seeing grieving mothers who have lost a son to violence. Hardly a day goes by that we don’t come upon a video on a newspaper website, on social media or local TV news of a woman at the scene of a shooting, screaming to hold her child one last time. Her tears are genuine and her…
Month: September 2016
Every Day Super Heroes
Scrolling through Facebook this morning, I came across a status post of my friend Charles’ conversation with one of his students at Hyde Park Career Academy: Charles: How was your summer? Student: I was in jail. Charles: For what? Student: Pistol charge…rather get caught with it than without it. The sad truth is that many teens in Chicago have this…
This is What Happens When Parents in Chicago Gather to Discuss Their Children’s Education
On August 27, 2016 a group of concerned parents gathered to discuss the state of education in Chicago. What will we do if CTU strikes? How can we protect our children’s education? We have a plan! Click the link to receive more information: http://bit.ly/2cIzMly
Will Chicago Teachers Strike This Fall? Here’s What You Need To Know
The first day of school for Chicago Public Schools may have seemed to be a breeze, but threats of a strike still linger in the air. Here are 6 things you need to know about a possible strike: CHICAGO — With Chicago Public Schools students back in class this week, students and parents are wondering whether teachers will make it…
Dear BBC: Chicago Doesn’t Need Another Documentary. We Need Solutions.
Yesterday BBC released a mini documentary entitled “The Lost Streets of Chicago” and as a citizen born and raised in the Windy City, I’m highly offended. In 2014 Noisey launched a 8-part documentary entitled “Welcome to Chiraq”. Hosted by Thomas Morton (writer and contributing editor to Vice magazine), I faithfully watched every episode searching for hope. I found none. They simply…
Activist Shaun King Speaks to Chicago’s Violence
Homicides in Chicago climbed over 500, with 13 people being killed Labor Day weekend. Many have criticized the violence in Chicago and questioned activism of citizens in the Windy City and their work to make violence cease. Activist Shaun King and editor for the NY Daily News took to Facebook to address those who ask why Black people don’t care…
Back to School in Chicago Got a Big Ole BUT
It’s back to school for the largest majority of Chicago’s school children, the near 400,000 who will attend Chicago Public Schools. Never in my lifetime has the beginning of a school year been marked with so much uncertainty. One can almost not mention the dawning school year without a great big BUT showing up. I have been talking to a…