idk how to explain how cultural appropriation is a very american concept. it is the result of the way white people in America suck everything here dry so badly that we HAVE to gatekeep. but non-americans actually love when other people wear their clothes & adapt their culture.

Gang members are just regular ppl responding to their material conditions, it’s not always positive but the idea that they’re just inherently bad and seeking to cause harm to any and everybody are not the ideas we should be reproducing. None of us are above being n community w em

Mayor Lightfoot has instituted a 6pm curfew for youth at Millenium Park any day Thursday-Sunday. Teens who do not comply will be taken into police custody. Chicago's mayor continues to prioritize the tourism industry over real investment in communities.

Not only is Chicago NOT investing real resources into its communities. It is banning those same communities from the tourist centers that ARE receiving the resources.

Mayor Lightfoot's youth curfew in Chicago has a loophole for those who have paid for ticketed events. This sends a message to Chicagoans - our public parks are only available to you, if you can pay for it!

YALL SHOULD BOYCOTT REPLAY @ LINCOLN PARK THEIR BOUNCERS ARE RACIST (thread)🚨🚨🚨

.@chicagosmayor a houseless person was set on fire last night! The city isn’t doing enough to house & protect people! No one should be sleeping on the streets period & they definitely shouldn’t have to worry about their safety! Sending CPD to harass & force them to move ain’t it!

In 2005, the Supreme Court ruled that police officers "have no legal obligation to protect the public": prospect.org/justice/police…

“We will have an open mic, a healing circle, various forms of art-making, a holistic wellness space, food, and political ed resources. Even though it’s an outdoor event, wearing masks is highly encouraged as we continue to see a rise on covid-19 cases.⁠⁠” .LVEJO Join us!💚🌳

⚠️URGENT LOVE FUNDS REQUEST⚠️ During a traffic stop tonight , the police made me get out the car and searched my vehicle (illegally) , they then seized it. I need $450 ASAP to get my car. Pls show love if you can and a RT is love $NitaBud V@nita-tennyson @BudTheUnicorn

Hi y'all! I'm a Counseling Psychology PhD student working on my masters thesis exploring Black LGBT+ women's critical consciousness and activism behaviors! If you fit the criteria I would really appreciate if you'd take the time to do this survey: akron.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4Y…

This is video of cousin Kervante being beat down by the Chicago Police Department during a “traffic stop” He has court today at 12:30pm central time. Call states attorney Kim Foxx office NOW & demand he be released/ share the graphic/these videos. 312-603-1880 ( CALL NOW)

My first documentary, “What’s My School Worth?” which goes into the aftermath of the 2013 school closures is available on YouTube. Take a moment to watch if you’re able to, it’s right under 20 minutes. youtu.be/1qBKuIEBNt4?si…

I’m excited to announce that my org is seeking a skilled & dedicated individual to join our team as an Administrative Assistant. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, strong communication abilities, an eye for detail & a passion for supporting our mission

Thank you to everyone who came out to Fireside: A Hoodoo Harvest Bonfire. We rly sent it UP!!! One thing about them Chicagoland Hoodoos, we know how to have a damn good time. I love us for real. See y’all Thursday for the Hoodoo Day of Healing: Community Care Clinic! Happy

Tomorrow is Hoodoo Day of Healing and we're hosting a Community Care Clinic on the South Side of Chicago!!! So excited to make care packages with y'all and to link folks with the amazing orgs we partner with who make healthcare services accessible to black folks on the South Side

Happy Hoodoo Day of Healing!!!! 🤍 May the minds, bodies, and spirits of black folks all over this land be healed & restored. May the Earth & the Waters be healed & restored. May our ancestors and descendants be healed & restored. May health & wellness find us and stay with us.

#LongLiveRonnieman Please support the Ronald Johnson Foundation! We love you Dorothy, Dorothy gofund.me/50bc1e4c

Organizing healthcare workers and folks trained to respond to emergencies is so important right now. Shout out to orgs like Ujimaa Medics in Chicago doing that work! Please tag or link any that you know of.