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Naoma Nagahawatte

Op-Ed: Lightfoot Has Failed Us on an Elected School Board

Two bills in the General Assembly would mean democracy for Chicago’s public education

by Naoma Nagahawatte
May 28, 2021May 30, 2021

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Young Black Chicagoans who shared their perspectives on the first “official” Juneteenth with the Weekly’s @naira.bills expressed some disdain for the federal recognition of the holiday. But Black people all over the city still celebrated—because folks have never needed permission to gather. SSW Contributor @thoughtpoet77 took photos of some of the celebrations around the South Side this weekend. See more photos & read about what young folks have to say about the new holiday in the 6/24 Issue’s cover story - link’s in our bio!

Young Black Chicagoans who shared their perspectives on the first “official” Juneteenth with the Weekly’s @naira.bills expressed some disdain for the federal recognition of the holiday.

But Black people all over the city still celebrated—because folks have never needed permission to gather.

SSW Contributor @thoughtpoet77 took photos of some of the celebrations around the South Side this weekend. See more photos & read about what young folks have to say about the new holiday in the 6/24 Issue’s cover story - link’s in our bio! ...

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“Reclaiming the Sacrifice Zone” follows the work of @southeastyouthalliance organizers at this critical moment on the East Side. Illustrated by local Venezuelan artist @mike_centeno and reported by local journalist and SYA member María Maynez with support from @borderless_mag’s staff, the comic tells the true story of how young Latinx people in Chicago have built power among some of those most marginalized in our city. “Reclaiming the Sacrifice Zone” is a comic book that was re-published in our May 27 Issue.

“Reclaiming the Sacrifice Zone” follows the work of @southeastyouthalliance organizers at this critical moment on the East Side. Illustrated by local Venezuelan artist @mike_centeno and reported by local journalist and SYA member María Maynez with support from @borderless_mag’s staff, the comic tells the true story of how young Latinx people in Chicago have built power among some of those most marginalized in our city.

“Reclaiming the Sacrifice Zone” is a comic book that was re-published in our May 27 Issue. ...

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“Free, free Palestine!” Thousands marched in Chicago in solidarity with Palestinian people on May 16. Some pushed strollers, listening as speakers detailed the mounting deaths in Gaza. SSW contributors @g0ingmad and @moniquebeals talked with demonstrators that day. Read more in our June 10 Issue or at the link in our bio! 📸: @g0ingmad

“Free, free Palestine!”

Thousands marched in Chicago in solidarity with Palestinian people on May 16. Some pushed strollers, listening as speakers detailed the mounting deaths in Gaza.

SSW contributors @g0ingmad and @moniquebeals talked with demonstrators that day. Read more in our June 10 Issue or at the link in our bio!

📸: @g0ingmad ...

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"From Hyde Park to Hollywood: An interview with Jacqueline Stewart" University of Chicago film studies scholar @profjstewart is a griot by nature but an inquisitive film analyst and archivist by trade. SSW contributor @sonyaa2 interviews her in the June 10 issue! Read it on our website at the Linktree in our bio.

"From Hyde Park to Hollywood: An interview with Jacqueline Stewart"

University of Chicago film studies scholar @profjstewart is a griot by nature but an inquisitive film analyst and archivist by trade.

SSW contributor @sonyaa2 interviews her in the June 10 issue! Read it on our website at the Linktree in our bio. ...

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“The Crossover Artist - South Side Hip-Hop from D2x” South Side rapper @d2x____ says he’s “in the midst of his own come-up,” and we couldn’t agree more. Weekly contributor @ryan_rosenberger interviewed the futurist musician about life, his work, and his debut studio album, The Color Blue. Read it in the June 10 Issue of SSW or on our website at the Linktree in our bio! 📸: @timmyrisden

“The Crossover Artist - South Side Hip-Hop from D2x”

South Side rapper @d2x____ says he’s “in the midst of his own come-up,” and we couldn’t agree more. Weekly contributor @ryan_rosenberger interviewed the futurist musician about life, his work, and his debut studio album, The Color Blue.

Read it in the June 10 Issue of SSW or on our website at the Linktree in our bio!

📸: @timmyrisden ...

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Only 3 days left in our month-long campaign to support local Chicago media! Donate to the Weekly today, and your gift to #SaveChicagoMedia will be tripled! That means a donation of $20 will become $60, a donation of $50 will become $150, and so on! Link to donate in our bio. Illustration: @haleytweedell

Only 3 days left in our month-long campaign to support local Chicago media!

Donate to the Weekly today, and your gift to #SaveChicagoMedia will be tripled!

That means a donation of $20 will become $60, a donation of $50 will become $150, and so on!

Link to donate in our bio.

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The June 10 Issue of SSW is here! We look at how Chicago turned out for Palestine, including a panel on Gaza & Chicago, and generations of Palestinian solidarity in the city. Also read about South Sider @d2x____ 's new album, UChicago film studies scholar @profjstewart, and more! Grab a copy at your nearest distribution spot. Find yours at the link in our bio. Cover photo by @g0ingmad

The June 10 Issue of SSW is here! We look at how Chicago turned out for Palestine, including a panel on Gaza & Chicago, and generations of Palestinian solidarity in the city.

Also read about South Sider
@d2x____ 's new album, UChicago film studies scholar @profjstewart, and more!

Grab a copy at your nearest distribution spot. Find yours at the link in our bio.

Cover photo by @g0ingmad ...

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Last month, thousands marched downtown, joining cities around the world in decrying the latest Israeli attacks against Palestinians. Alma Campos, our new Immigration Editor, explores the legacy of Palestinian Solidarity in Chicago through the story of one family. Link in bio. Illustration: @gwyn_stripes

Last month, thousands marched downtown, joining cities around the world in decrying the latest Israeli attacks against Palestinians.

Alma Campos, our new Immigration Editor, explores the legacy of Palestinian Solidarity in Chicago through the story of one family.

Link in bio.

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NEW: Palestine Scholars Echo Protest and Popular Resistance @alytantawy writes about a discussion of the Palestinian struggle on the ground in Sheikh Jarrah. Read about it at the Linktree in our bio. 🎨: @qamarprints

NEW: Palestine Scholars Echo Protest and Popular Resistance

@alytantawy writes about a discussion of the Palestinian struggle on the ground in Sheikh Jarrah. Read about it at the Linktree in our bio.

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The #JonesDay hack emails posted after the Toledo & Alvarez killings indicate Mayor Lightfoot and CPD were discussing reforming foot pursuits last July. Read an insight into thirty-five years of fatal CPD shootings during foot pursuits by Alex Stein, Jilana Thomas, and Ed Vogel. Hit the Linktree in our bio. 🎨: @gabfeb

The #JonesDay hack emails posted after the Toledo & Alvarez killings indicate Mayor Lightfoot and CPD were discussing reforming foot pursuits last July.

Read an insight into thirty-five years of fatal CPD shootings during foot pursuits by Alex Stein, Jilana Thomas, and Ed Vogel. Hit the Linktree in our bio.

🎨: @gabfeb ...

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Some exciting news! Meet South Side Weekly’s new cohort of section editors! Swipe through to learn a bit more about each of them. Arts: Isabel Nieves Immigration: Alma Campos Community Organizing: Chima Ikoro (@naira.bills) Education: Madeleine Parrish (@maddieparrish_) Housing: Malik Jackson (@malikjacxon)

Some exciting news! Meet South Side Weekly’s new cohort of section editors! Swipe through to learn a bit more about each of them.

Arts: Isabel Nieves
Immigration: Alma Campos
Community Organizing: Chima Ikoro (@naira.bills)
Education: Madeleine Parrish (@maddieparrish_)
Housing: Malik Jackson (@malikjacxon) ...

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Op-Ed: Lightfoot Has Failed Us on an Elected School Board Two bills in the General Assembly would mean democracy for Chicago’s public education. A third bill, a “hybrid” plan, is a naked attempt by the mayor to maintain control of the school board. 🎨@mellmakesart

Op-Ed: Lightfoot Has Failed Us on an Elected School Board

Two bills in the General Assembly would mean democracy for Chicago’s public education. A third bill, a “hybrid” plan, is a naked attempt by the mayor to maintain control of the school board.

🎨@mellmakesart ...

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