As protests continued in Baltimore on Tuesday, hundreds of Chicagoans rallied and marched in solidarity with those who’ve taken to … More
Month: April 2015
Flowers Between the Bars
This morning, I left my apartment with four bags slung over my shoulders and caught a ride across town to … More
On Surviving
This post is going to fall short of what it should be, because I’m tired. I’m tired, and frustrated, and … More
Reparations in Chicago: The Homestretch
Yesterday was a historic day in Chicago. The movement for reparations for survivors of police torture is on the brink … More
We Do This for Rekia
“We do this for Marissa! We do this for Tanesha! We do this for Mike Brown! We do this for … More
A Freedom Ride for Stephon
It’s election day in Chicago, and until it’s over political types here are unlikely to write about much of anything … More
What We Bring Home
Last weekend, I attended the Color of Violence 4 conference in Chicago. According to the event’s website the project was … More