I wanted to write a piece about the most powerful moments in Chicago activism this year, but as I reviewed … More
Month: December 2014
Gifts That Tear Down Walls
Artistic expression has always played a pivotal role in the creation of liberation spaces. Movement artwork takes many forms, from … More
Digging In and Throwing Down: Direct Action at Union Station
Yesterday, I joined a group of around 150 protestors at a #BlackLivesMatter event at Union Station in Chicago. It was … More
Dear White Allies…
I wasn’t going to write anything about the flood of vilifying propaganda that’s been unleashed against protestors since Saturday, but … More
The Chicago Light Brigade’s 2014 Winter Update
I’m sharing my group’s winter newsletter here because I would like for more of you to hear about what we’ve … More
#TrainTakeover
Actions unfolded across the country today as part of the ongoing wave of protests that have continued to electrify our … More
On the Cusp of Change
As an organizer in Chicago, I spend a great deal of my time listening. People who live in struggle are … More
Transformative Spaces 