Local Government
Tennessee’s Republican Senate expelled two Black lawmakers for addressing gun violence
Tennessee Republicans expelled two Black lawmakers from the State Senate, but a White woman colleague, who escaped being thrown out by one vote, said the men were forced out because of the color of their skin. “We are not White,” said Gloria Johnson who is white. But she may have meant that she is not…
Read MoreBrandon Johnson, a progressive, is Chicago’s new mayor
Brandon Johnson has been elected mayor of Chicago after defeating Paul Vallas, the Fraternal Order of Police-backed candidate. Johnson, a Cook County Board member, said “With our voices and our hopes, we have ushered in a new chapter in our city’s history. And now, Chicago will begin to work for the people—all of the people.†He…
Read MoreAlvin Bragg has a tough fight ahead after a grand jury indicted former President Donald Trump
I went to Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre many years ago to see Muhammed Ali fight George Forman. I shouted, yelled, and screamed. I was totally invested in the event, and I was out of control. The fight ended with Muhammad Ali winning. Chicago’s elevated train pulled up behind the Auditorium Theater. The motorman opened the door…
Read MoreFormer Memphis cops are kicked out of Omega Psi Phi for murder
Five former Memphis police officers who were involved in the beating and murder of Trye Nichols have now been kicked out of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity. Emmitt Martin, III, Desmond Milles, Jr., and Tadarrius Bean are the ousted former officers. The three former officers have all pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder, aggravated kidnapping,…
Read MoreChicago’s mayoral election is tomorrow
Voters in Chicago will go to the polls Tuesday to either re-elect Mayor Lori Lightfoot or select from eight other candidates who want to replace her. The candidates are: Jesus “Chuy†Garcia, Brandon Johnson, Paul Vallas, Willie Wilson, Ja’Mal Green, Kam Buckner, Roderick Sawyer, Sophia King, and Lightfoot.
Read MoreGovernor Ron De Santis to speak to Illinois cops
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will speak Monday in Elmhurst to “Law and Order Illinois†to members of Chicago Lodge 7 of the Fraternal Orders of Police, which backs Paul Vallas for mayor of Chicago. The event in suburban Chicago is being promoted but not hosted by Lodge 7—the meeting is only for members of law…
Read MoreArrests made in Univesity of Idaho student murders
Bryan Christopher Kohberger, who was arrested for the murders of four University of Idaho students on November 13 waived extraction and was returned to Idaho to face murder charges. Kohberger appeared in court in Idaho today for a brief appearance. He was denied bail and will return to court for a status hearing on January 12…
Read MoreBruce’s Beach was a place where Black people had fun and Whites were irked
It was a place where Black people could swim, lie on the beach, soak up the Sun, picnic, and just be happy. The Bruce family called it Bruce’s Beach. It was developed by Willa and Charles Bruce, a husband-and-wife team. Charles named the beach after his wife. The property at 26th Street and Highland Avenue was owned…
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