I’m very grateful for some of my friends today as I glance through social media. Too often, on holidays connected … More
Author: KELLY HAYES
Dear Garry McCarthy…
Today, Chicago’s top cop announced the commencement of his “listening tour” – a project inspired by events in Ferguson and … More
Solitary Expressions: Art You Won’t Find in Museums
I’m honored to share this guest post from my friend and fellow organizer Megan Groves, who is the Director of … More
Reparations Won!
As this historic day unfolds, I find myself without many words. I’ve previously expressed my thoughts on the reparations ordinance, … More
Lifting Up Caged Voices: We Have Nothing to Lose But Their Chains
Friends, I’m reaching out to you today in this somewhat informal post to ask for your help in supporting a … More
To Baltimore with Love: Chicago’s Freedom Dreams
As protests continued in Baltimore on Tuesday, hundreds of Chicagoans rallied and marched in solidarity with those who’ve taken to … More
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