Here’s what I’ll say about recent events:

I took a concealed carry/gun safety class. We went around the room to explain why we were there.

Most of women said they needed protection from some guy who wouldn’t leave them alone after a relationship went bad.

This statue was too controversial for a Dallas airport. Why did the Texas Rangers give it a home? The One Riot, One Ranger statue features a lawman with a complicated past. The Rangers decided to embrace that.

From @theathletic.com: A statue of a Texas Ranger was removed from the Dallas airport because it was believed to be based on a ranger known for enforcing school segregation. The Texas Rangers then gave this controversial statue a home at their ballpark.  nyti.ms/4crcr1U

Happy JACKIE ROBINSON DAY! On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson debuted with the Brooklyn Dodgers, marking the end of MLB segregation.

But if the NFL hadn't also been segregated, we would likely be celebrating someone else today.

That's because Jackie Robinson would have been in the NFL.

Those exchanges were alarming since all of us had spent the last 3 hours watching every player on the field wear No.42.

Regarding Jackie Robinson Day, I hope that MLB and baseball fans understand the full meaning of what No.42 endured.

A few seasons ago, I went to the White Sox’s version of the event:

A team employee and three fans asked why I was wearing a Dodgers No. 42 jersey.

I’ve seen the film below.

As someone who covered the particulars and has a daughter playing youth sports, I have a lot to say.

Maybe a column?

We’ll see.

I'll never forget being a cashier during Covid.

One lady screamed at me while I checked her out to not "touch" her food. I explained that's not possible.

Plus, lots of people touch your food. They have picked, washed, processed, packaged, transported and stocked your food.

People make food.

What No. 5 pick Gabriela Jaquez brings to Chicago Sky | The IX Basketball The Chicago Sky selected UCLA's Gabriela Jaquez with the No. 5 overall pick and took Latasha Lattimore and Tonie Morgan in later rounds.

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Chicago set for taste of summer as temps hit 80s, bringing a chance of showers through Saturday

Temperatures are predicted to jump to 78 on Monday and 80 on Tuesday, staying in the mid 70s and low 80s through the end of the week. While Monday is likely to be dry, there's a chance for storms to hit the city every day through this coming weekend.

Outstanding show

Protest too much. Time to Settle Accounts February 1, 2013: Protest too much. “It’s god damn freezing outside,” I said to Evan, a fellow ChicagoNower. We were making our way to a protest at the University of Chicago…

Chicagoans rallied around Turner’s death and began what would be nearly a decade of literally putting their bodies on the line to push UChicago to re-open their L1 adult trauma center. @evanfmoore.bsky.social and I attended a protest there in 2013:

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Dawn Staley addresses the Geno Auriemma interaction in a postgame interview with ESPN's Holly Rowe.

I went to the new Harold’s location that opened up around the way.

The chicken was dry and some of fries were burnt.

Not great Bob.

When a Black man isn’t shucking and jiving, we’re often described as “aloof” and “aggressive.”

One day, folks will learn that certain words land different.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers say they'll change name of César Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day following sexual abuse allegations.

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They have an Oscar winner 🥺

Happy St.Patrick’s Day from the undisputed champion of TV series.

The Wire

Being a retired bouncer/doorguy knowing I don’t have to work on St. Patrick’s Day never never ever ever again:

🎶Can’t slide you/no, not today/I know all about where you stay🎶

The Instacart driver called me O.G.

The Barnes & Noble Hyde Park opening discourse is weird.

I’m all for indie/Black owned bookstores. However, I’m most likely to find my own book at B&N.

Also, my local Black owned bookstore makes it very clear regarding community support.

More bookstores the merrier.

How Chicago blues musicians are preserving — and redefining — the genre’s sound: blockclubchi.co/46pAFYr

Booker T. Washington, a Hampton Alumnus, founded Tuskegee Institute.

The other guy is a college dropout.

We in the upside down, gang.

‘They look the same!’ Twin principals bring brotherly bond to CPS elementary schools Principal Crockett is in the middle of another busy day at Wendell Smith Elementary School on Chicago’s far South Side. At the same time, 18 miles away, Principal Crockett is also busy running Chal…

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Some folks have a negative view of hockey and/or hockey culture. Recent events have told these folks this is why I think the way I do.

I briefly entertained the possibility of telling my daughter to chill a bit.

Recent events are telling me to let her know to crank that shit up.

Mood:

🎶Try Jesus/Please don’t try me because I fight.”🎶

I also still have copies I’m selling, if you’re looking for one! (Buying books from the author lets the author keep the profit)