Tag: Social justice
Vanessa German’s Logan Center Exhibition: A Must-See in Chicago
Vanessa German, a Pittsburgh/Asheville-based artist, recently held a solo exhibition at the Logan Center Gallery in Chicago. The exhibition, titled “At the end of...
Exploring the Black and Blue Culture in Chicago – Chicago Reader
The opera "Blue," currently showing at Lyric Opera, brings to light the complexities of race and policing in contemporary America. Commissioned in 2015 by...
Tanya Cabrera: The People’s Advocate in Chicago – Chicago Reader 2024
Tanya Cabrera, a prominent figure in Chicago, has been making waves as the chairperson of the Illinois DREAM Fund (ILDF). Raised in Chicago, Cabrera...
Support for Black and Latino Families Displaced in Palm Springs –...
Palm Springs, a city in Southern California, has recently agreed to pay $5.9 million in compensation to Black and Latino families who were forced...
Tim Walz: The Democratic Party’s Rapid Ascent
More than a year ago, Tim Walz, the Governor of Minnesota, and his team saw an opportunity on the horizon and decided to prepare...
Tim Walz: 19 Facts About Harris’s Vice President Pick
Tim Walz: A Closer Look at Harris's Vice President PickRecently, Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota has been thrust into the national spotlight after being...
Wesley Bell Wins Over Cori Bush, Vocal Critic of Israel: Analysis
Representative Cori Bush, a prominent progressive voice in the House, faced a tough defeat in her primary election this week. She lost to Wesley...
Opinion: JD Vance’s Book Claims Progressives Are Subhuman
In a recent book titled "Unhumans," co-written by Jack Posobiec and Joshua Lisec, the authors make extreme claims about progressives, calling them subhuman and...
Brittney Griner’s Perspective on Team USA Participation and Activism: A Deep...
Brittney Griner is a familiar face on the Team USA basketball team, but as she prepares for the upcoming Olympics in Paris, she is...
Next Steps for Democrats: Strategic Recommendations for Moving Forward
In 2016, the slogan MAGA was just a catchy phrase, but over the years, it has evolved into a comprehensive worldview that extends beyond...
Dawn Staley Advocates for Pay Equality in Inspiring ESPYS Speech
South Carolina women's basketball coach, Dawn Staley, was honored with the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at the ESPY Awards. She was recognized for...
When Progressive Ideals are Unattainable: Examining the Cost of Ideals
Rob Henderson, the author of "Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class," sheds light on the stark reality of how progressive...
US Supreme Court Upholds Controversial Anti-Camping Laws Against Homeless in Oregon...
The U.S. Supreme Court recently made a decision regarding anti-camping laws in Grants Pass, Oregon. These laws allowed authorities to prevent homeless individuals from...
Washington Mystics WNBA Knotted Gun Sculpture Unveiling for National Gun Violence...
The Washington Mystics recently unveiled a custom-designed "Knotted Gun" sculpture at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. This sculpture, a symbol of peace...
Juneteenth Celebrations by USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Sailors
Sailors aboard the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) celebrated Juneteenth recently with live music and speeches on the aft mess decks. This event has...
Tommie Smith: Fighting for Civil Rights Beyond the Olympics
Tommie Smith, a legendary Olympic champion, was recently honored at the Musée de l’Immigration in Paris for his lifelong commitment to fighting against racism...
France’s Thuram Urges Voters to Keep Far Right Out in ElectionNew...
Thuram Urges Voters to Keep Far Right Out in French ElectionFrance national team forward Marcus Thuram is speaking out against the rise of the...
From Protester to Joining Bill Murray in ‘Enemy of the People’
Good morning, it's Wednesday. Today, we will discuss the journey of Nate Smith, a climate activist turned actor, who went from disrupting a Broadway...
Motor City Pride attracts record crowds for celebration and advocacy •...
Motor City Pride Shatters Attendance Records in MichiganWhile music reverberated through the city, a sea of individuals, both young and old, congregated over the...
11 NFL teams so far decline to bow to pride month...
11 NFL teams so far decline to bow to pride month messagingThe calendar flipped to June over the weekend and, in case you missed...
Artists behind Target’s Pride collection claim they’ve received ‘no compensation’
Artists Accuse Target of Not Compensating Them for Pride CollectionIn a recent development, several artists who contributed to Target's annual LGBTQ+ Pride merchandise collection...