Chicago takes another baby step toward reparations Two years after naming Carla Kupe as chief equity officer and charging her with overseeing the work of a $500,000 reparations task force, Mayor Brandon Johnson is launching a public engagement effort ...

Just finished taking the survey. #Blacksky in Chicago, you should too.

Chicago takes another baby step toward reparations chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/20...

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#RogersPark residents aged 14 and older (regardless of citizenship status) can vote in the 49th Ward's participatory budgeting process from October 11 to November 16, 2025.

Vote online for how to spend $1 million. Online registration form at bit.ly/PB49Cycle15. Or vote at Morse. #blackskychicago

Chicago, can we get a Zohran Mamdani to run for the House or Senate? Senator Dick Durbin and Rep. Jan Schakowsky are retiring, but is a social media enthusiast like Kat Abughazaleh the answer?

Shamontiel wrote "Chicago, can we get a Zohran Mamdani to run for the House or Senate? ~ Senator Dick Durbin and Rep. Jan Schakowsky are retiring, but is a social media enthusiast like Kat Abughazaleh the answer?" idoseecolor.substack.com/p/zohran-mam... #chicagoblacksky #blackskychicago #blacksky

This is an extremely situation, and my heart goes out to the victims. But that mass shooting map made me wonder where Chicago was on the list versus other states, especially with the National Guard here. 🤨😑😤
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WILD. I went to an elementary school that was rich in Black history, worked in Bronzeville, was forever at DuSable Museum, and spent my whole childhood on the South Side of Chicago but never heard one word about Supreme Liberty Life Insurance.
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Trump administration buying Chicago property for more ICE operations, Noem says Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem told President Donald Trump "we’re gonna be in more parts of Chicago" to expand ICE operations.

“We’re purchasing more buildings in Chicago to operate out of,” DHS Secretary Kristi Noem told Trump during an open Cabinet meeting. “We’re doubling down and we’re gonna be in more parts of Chicago in response to the people there.” chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/... #blackskychicago #blacksky

Federal judge hits Trump administration credibility in siding with city and state against National Guard deployment Judge's order bars 'federalization and deployment of the National Guard of the United States within Illinois' for at least 14 days.

Judge Perry concluded the Trump admin’s “perception of events” around Chicago “are simply unreliable.” After a 3-hour discussion, the judge blocked Trump admin from ordering the deployment of the National Guard in Illinois for 14 days. chicago.suntimes.com/donald-trump... #blacksky #blackskychicago

What’s Really Going on with Protests in Chicago?

I'm trying to listen to this entire interview, but I am still stuck on an ICE agent twisting the nipple of a clergyman. There is no way you can do that by accident nor while "pushing" someone back. open.spotify.com/episode/6aGP... #chicagoblacksky #blackskychicago #ICEinChicago

Superintendent Snelling explains what happened during shooting of Marimar Martinez by ICE
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"They had immigrants in one van and Black people in another van." -Mayor Brandon Johnson
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7:38 I expected Michelle Obama to stand up for Love Jones and damn near everybody who lived in Chicago. We connected with it in a way deeper way than those who were not at steppers sets and spoken word events. 💿 🎤 youtu.be/a2yYps8EvDk?... #Blacksky #chicagoblacksky #blackskychicago #larenztate

Yay! I know he claims Louisiana before Chicago, but he still reps us. I love Josh Johnson comedy!
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When I need a laugh, I go back to rewatch his summary of Young Thug's trial or Cardi B's trial. He made me watch all the real videos to 😂 again. #blacksky #blackskychicago

Meet Robin Kelly higherheightsforamericapac.org/candidate/rt... #chicagopoliticssky #chicagoblacksky #blackskychicago #dickdurbin #illinoispolitics

Meet Juliana Stratton higherheightsforamericapac.org/candidate/rt... #chicagopoliticssky #chicagoblacksky #blackskychicago #dickdurbin #illinoispolitics

Chicago, if you want to know how Illinois politicians voted in regard to Charlie Kirk Remembrance Day, here's the breakdown. clerk.house.gov/Votes/2025282 Voters, you can change the dropdown menu to see the results in your state too. #blackskychicago #chicagoblacksky #blacksky

Salute to the Chicago Department of Public Health, Northwestern Medicine, University of Chicago Medicine, Howard Brown Health and Walgreens for being sponsors for the Black Women's Expo, along with many others. #chicagoblacksky #blackskychicago

Chicago, stand up. Trump, KEEP OUR NAME OUT YOUR MOUTH!

Rev Otis Moss III at #TrinityChurch
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Chicago Pullman Porters' Solution for Sketchy Tipping #blacksky #blackskychicago

Tips are subsidizing the payrolls of multi-billion dollar chains, while they pay their workers under minimum wage.

It's a system rooted in slavery, and pushed by wealthy restaurant owners.
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17:04 "They were overwhelmingly Black, and they were overwhelmingly young." 🎯

This is why Trump is going after Early Voting so hard. #blacksky #blackskychicago #chicagoblacksky

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3:36 I felt that INSTANT chill from the no. 22 bus story. ❄ 🌨 Tourists say goofy shit like "Chiraq." People who live here say stuff like what Colbert said.
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I had this nightmare on 95th Street near Popeyes repeatedly too.

If you are at risk of eviction, please contact a legal aid organization or a HUD-approved housing counseling agency right away. #chicagohousing #chicagorent #chicagoblacksky #blackskychicago

As of 2022, there's a life expectancy gap of 11.4 years reported:
• Chicago average: 77.2 years
• Black Chicagoans: 69.8 years
• Non-Black Chicagoans: 81.2 years www.chicago.gov/content/dam/...
Full report here www.chicago.gov/city/en/dept... #blacksky #chicagoblacksky #blackskychicago

Chicago Flips Red: Black Organization Senses Opportunity with Trump Presidency Chicago Flips Red, a grassroots movement led by Black activists, aims to reshape Illinois politics, prioritize community needs, and hold leaders accountable.

I may delete this later because I hate giving Chicago Flip Red attn but look at the comments on this post. www.instagram.com/reel/DFGLq_B... The founder is from Atlanta. Take your ass back to a red state then if you like Trump so much. chicagodefender.com/chicago-flip... #blacksky #blackskychicago

Illinois Students Can No Longer Be Ticketed Or Fined By Police In School Under New State Law The law ends a practice that state education officials and lawmakers say disproportionately impacts students of color.

A new law in Illinois prevents law enforcement from ticketing students at school, ending a practice that state education officials and lawmakers say disproportionately impacts students of color.
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Supreme Court Set to Hear Case That Could Impact Who Can Challenge Election Laws Read more here.

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in October in an Illinois case that could determine whether federal candidates have a legal right to challenge certain election laws in federal court. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/... #chicagoblacksky #blackskychicago #chicagovoters #blacksky

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The Ultimate 2025 #SummerTimeChi Calendar: Black Chicago’s Can’t-Miss Events From rooftop vibes to house music reunions, Chicago’s 2025 #SummerTimeChi season is packed with Black joy, culture, and legendary events. Here’s your official guide to everything from Maxwell Street t...

After a one-year hiatus, the African Festival of the Arts returns for its 35th year, transforming Washington Park into a vibrant celebration of African diasporic culture. aihusa.org/events More events in Chicago too! chicagodefender.com/the-ultimate... #chicagoblacksky #blackskychicago

How Trump’s 2025 Budget Bill Threatens SNAP Benefits for 340,000 Illinois Residents Illinois families face rising hunger and economic fallout after Trump’s 2025 budget slashes SNAP benefits. Officials warn of food insecurity, red tape, and damage to local economies.

How Trump’s 2025 Budget Bill Threatens SNAP Benefits for 340,000 Illinois Residents chicagodefender.com/how-trumps-2... #chicagoblacksky #blackskychicago

I need some black #Chicago friends IMMEDIATELY
Where yall at!? 👀👀😭😭

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