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The CORE caucus of the Chicago Teachers Union. Working since 2008 to create the Chicago our students, families and educators deserve.
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CTU President Davis Gates spoke to what the CTU knows: when an unlawful force invades our city, Black communities will also be targeted. As Black, Brown and immigrant communities are under attack, our unity and commitment to keep one another safe is the responsibility of all Chicagoans.
Leadership from our President
February 17, 2026 at 6:10 PM
IFT at the Capital today! #FullyFundOurSchools #TrumpProofIllinois
February 17, 2026 at 5:55 PM
IFT at the Capital today! #FullyFundOurSchools #TrumpProofIllinois
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Jesse Jackson’s - Wattstax Music Festival Opening Speech (1972)
YouTube video by Nightloop
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February 17, 2026 at 12:33 PM
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Rev. Jesse Jackson, a civil rights icon and fixture in Democratic politics, has passed away at age 84.
Revisit our 2024 story about his legacy and political influence.
thetriibe.com/2024/08/jess...
Revisit our 2024 story about his legacy and political influence.
thetriibe.com/2024/08/jess...
Jesse Jackson’s legacy paved the way for Kamala Harris’s historic Democratic nomination • The TRiiBE
Harris securing the Democratic party nomination is a full-circle moment for Black political power in Chicago.
thetriibe.com
February 17, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Rev. Jesse Jackson, a civil rights icon and fixture in Democratic politics, has passed away at age 84.
Revisit our 2024 story about his legacy and political influence.
thetriibe.com/2024/08/jess...
Revisit our 2024 story about his legacy and political influence.
thetriibe.com/2024/08/jess...
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I don’t know who needs to hear Jesse Jackson leading the kids on Sesame Street in this beautiful call-and-response reminding them that every child is somebody, but here it is
February 17, 2026 at 11:41 AM
I don’t know who needs to hear Jesse Jackson leading the kids on Sesame Street in this beautiful call-and-response reminding them that every child is somebody, but here it is
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Rest in Power Jesse Jackson
“What is the American dream? The American dream is one big tent. One big tent. And on that big tent you have four basic promises: equal protection under the law, equal opportunity, equal access, and fair share.”—
Jesse Jackson
“What is the American dream? The American dream is one big tent. One big tent. And on that big tent you have four basic promises: equal protection under the law, equal opportunity, equal access, and fair share.”—
Jesse Jackson
February 17, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Rest in Power Jesse Jackson
“What is the American dream? The American dream is one big tent. One big tent. And on that big tent you have four basic promises: equal protection under the law, equal opportunity, equal access, and fair share.”—
Jesse Jackson
“What is the American dream? The American dream is one big tent. One big tent. And on that big tent you have four basic promises: equal protection under the law, equal opportunity, equal access, and fair share.”—
Jesse Jackson
This Thursday please come out to support and donate to the CTU Foundation annual blood drive! You can still sign up using the QR code or the link.
February 2, 2026 at 1:11 PM
This Thursday please come out to support and donate to the CTU Foundation annual blood drive! You can still sign up using the QR code or the link.
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A reminder that Bad Bunny performs in front of the biggest audience on earth in seven days
February 2, 2026 at 2:22 AM
A reminder that Bad Bunny performs in front of the biggest audience on earth in seven days
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CTU and IFT President Stacy Davis Gates on the Unjust Arrest of Journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Forte
January 30, 2026 at 10:45 PM
CTU and IFT President Stacy Davis Gates on the Unjust Arrest of Journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Forte
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British Black History books for children and teens, including titles by Floella Benjamin, David Olusoga, Benjamin Zephaniah, Alison Hammond, Jeffrey Boakye, Catherine Johnson, Troy Deeney and more. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/genres/briti... #kidlit
British Black History Books for Children and Teens
British Black history books for children and teens including titles by Jeffrey Boakye, Catherine Johnson, David Olusoga and Troy Deeney.
schoolreadinglist.co.uk
February 1, 2026 at 10:51 AM
British Black History books for children and teens, including titles by Floella Benjamin, David Olusoga, Benjamin Zephaniah, Alison Hammond, Jeffrey Boakye, Catherine Johnson, Troy Deeney and more. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/genres/briti... #kidlit
Black History is American History, now and forever. Happy Black History Month from CORE!
February 1, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Black History is American History, now and forever. Happy Black History Month from CORE!
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NEW — This morning, Mayor Brandon Johnson signed “ICE On Notice,” an executive order that instructs Chicago police to investigate alleged illegal activity by federal immigration agents and send evidence of possible felonies to the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office.
thetriibe.com/2026/01/mayo...
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Mayor Johnson signs executive order directing CPD to document misconduct and pursue prosecution of federal agents • The TRiiBE
“What we are offering in this moment is hope for the people of this city and this country, that the government can work on behalf of the people, and that's what this executive order is designed to do,...
thetriibe.com
January 31, 2026 at 11:28 PM
NEW — This morning, Mayor Brandon Johnson signed “ICE On Notice,” an executive order that instructs Chicago police to investigate alleged illegal activity by federal immigration agents and send evidence of possible felonies to the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office.
thetriibe.com/2026/01/mayo...
thetriibe.com/2026/01/mayo...
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They tried intimidation. Minnesota answered with people.
January 31, 2026 at 1:08 AM
They tried intimidation. Minnesota answered with people.
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FINAL UPDATE — Don Lemon has been released from custody and gave his first remarks about 30 minutes ago.
“I’ve spent my entire career covering the news. I will not stop now,” Lemon said to cheers.
thetriibe.com/2026/01/jour...
“I’ve spent my entire career covering the news. I will not stop now,” Lemon said to cheers.
thetriibe.com/2026/01/jour...
Journalism organizations condemn arrests of Don Lemon, Georgia Fort; both facing federal charges • The TRiiBE
Journalism organizations condemn the arrests of Don Lemon and Georgia Fort as vindictive attacks on press freedom.
thetriibe.com
January 31, 2026 at 12:22 AM
FINAL UPDATE — Don Lemon has been released from custody and gave his first remarks about 30 minutes ago.
“I’ve spent my entire career covering the news. I will not stop now,” Lemon said to cheers.
thetriibe.com/2026/01/jour...
“I’ve spent my entire career covering the news. I will not stop now,” Lemon said to cheers.
thetriibe.com/2026/01/jour...
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Israel Idonije’s north star is building fun and vibrant concepts that raise the South Loop’s profile as a food and drink destination within Chicago, a city known for outstanding restaurants.
“My hope is to invest in other minority-owned and -led concepts,” he said.
thetriibe.com/2026/01/how-...
“My hope is to invest in other minority-owned and -led concepts,” he said.
thetriibe.com/2026/01/how-...
How former Chicago Bear Israel Idonije became a South Loop food and beverage king • The TRiiBE
His north star is building fun and vibrant concepts that raise the South Loop's profile as a food and drink destination within a city known for outstanding restaurants.
thetriibe.com
January 28, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Israel Idonije’s north star is building fun and vibrant concepts that raise the South Loop’s profile as a food and drink destination within Chicago, a city known for outstanding restaurants.
“My hope is to invest in other minority-owned and -led concepts,” he said.
thetriibe.com/2026/01/how-...
“My hope is to invest in other minority-owned and -led concepts,” he said.
thetriibe.com/2026/01/how-...
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CTU and IFT President Stacy Davis Gates reminds us that history isn’t just about the rise of tyrants. It’s about the power of the people who resisted them.
Our anger is rooted in what we already had, and what’s being taken away.
Our anger is rooted in what we already had, and what’s being taken away.
January 21, 2026 at 6:31 PM
CTU and IFT President Stacy Davis Gates reminds us that history isn’t just about the rise of tyrants. It’s about the power of the people who resisted them.
Our anger is rooted in what we already had, and what’s being taken away.
Our anger is rooted in what we already had, and what’s being taken away.
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Right-wing conservatives are trying to rewrite history. The same history that can teach us about the moment we’re in right now.
History teacher and CTU President Stacy Davis Gates tells us to revisit our past and teach the truth.
History teacher and CTU President Stacy Davis Gates tells us to revisit our past and teach the truth.
January 27, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Right-wing conservatives are trying to rewrite history. The same history that can teach us about the moment we’re in right now.
History teacher and CTU President Stacy Davis Gates tells us to revisit our past and teach the truth.
History teacher and CTU President Stacy Davis Gates tells us to revisit our past and teach the truth.
We are still boycotting Target for being anti-DEI and now also because they are pro ICE. Come out this Thursday in Chicago to tell Target to stop supporting ICE! Organized by @peopleslobbyusa.bsky.social
January 29, 2026 at 12:54 AM
We are still boycotting Target for being anti-DEI and now also because they are pro ICE. Come out this Thursday in Chicago to tell Target to stop supporting ICE! Organized by @peopleslobbyusa.bsky.social
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I urge the Minnesota press to learn from the Chicago press who figured out quite quickly how to cover this stuff.
From Chicago’s Operation Midway Blitz to Minneapolis, the pattern is familiar: ICE shooting, DHS claims self-defense, then evidence that appears to tell a different story. My pal @ckubzansky.bsky.social digs into the parallels: www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/07/f...
Feds’ statements after Minneapolis driver killed by ICE officer echo pattern from Midway Blitz in Chicago
The feds’ statement recalls claims from DHS in the aftermath of two federal agent-involved shootings that took place during Chicago’s “Operation Midway Blitz.”
www.chicagotribune.com
January 7, 2026 at 11:07 PM
I urge the Minnesota press to learn from the Chicago press who figured out quite quickly how to cover this stuff.
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MISSING PERSON - PLEASE SHARE 🚨
Linda Kathleen Brown, 53, was last seen on January 3rd. She was headed to Wicker Park for an appointment but never arrived.
She was driving a 2021 blue Honda Civic (Plate # CX57470).
If you have any information, please call 773-444-8243.
Linda Kathleen Brown, 53, was last seen on January 3rd. She was headed to Wicker Park for an appointment but never arrived.
She was driving a 2021 blue Honda Civic (Plate # CX57470).
If you have any information, please call 773-444-8243.
January 5, 2026 at 2:53 PM
MISSING PERSON - PLEASE SHARE 🚨
Linda Kathleen Brown, 53, was last seen on January 3rd. She was headed to Wicker Park for an appointment but never arrived.
She was driving a 2021 blue Honda Civic (Plate # CX57470).
If you have any information, please call 773-444-8243.
Linda Kathleen Brown, 53, was last seen on January 3rd. She was headed to Wicker Park for an appointment but never arrived.
She was driving a 2021 blue Honda Civic (Plate # CX57470).
If you have any information, please call 773-444-8243.
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The irony of this invasion is that Trump invaded Venezuela to overthrow a “dictator and terrorist” by acting like a dictator and terrorist.
Trumpian Colonialism Is Not Freedom
Venezuela was not liberated. Overnight, it became a US-occupied colony whose lands and resources will be stolen and exploited; whose people will be subjugated to a hostile foreign power; and whose future will remain uncertain.
www.commondreams.org
January 6, 2026 at 12:04 PM
The irony of this invasion is that Trump invaded Venezuela to overthrow a “dictator and terrorist” by acting like a dictator and terrorist.
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January 3, 2026 at 5:16 PM
ok, y’all.
I’M LOOKING FOR WRITERS: who understand 1) global politics, 2) colonialism and 3) liberation struggles across the African/Black Diaspora
tag yourselves or others, or DM me
I’M LOOKING FOR WRITERS: who understand 1) global politics, 2) colonialism and 3) liberation struggles across the African/Black Diaspora
tag yourselves or others, or DM me