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
Queer indigenous organizer and nonviolent direct action trainer with We Charge Genocide and the Chicago Light Brigade.
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
Transformative Spaces 