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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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IFT at the Capital #fullyfundourschools #TrumpProofIllinois #TaxtheUltraWealthy

17.02.2026 18:10 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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IFT at the Capital today! #FullyFundOurSchools #TrumpProofIllinois

17.02.2026 17:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Jesse Jackson’s - Wattstax Music Festival Opening Speech  (1972)
Jesse Jackson’s - Wattstax Music Festival Opening Speech (1972) YouTube video by Nightloop

I. AM. SOMEBODY. ✊🏽

Rest in Power, Reverend Jesse Jackson.

youtu.be/NTVwT3j_zqY?...

17.02.2026 12:33 πŸ‘ 2942 πŸ” 849 πŸ’¬ 13 πŸ“Œ 34
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Jesse Jackson’s legacy paved the way for Kamala Harris’s historic Democratic nomination β€’ The TRiiBE Harris securing the Democratic party nomination is a full-circle moment for Black political power in Chicago.

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...

17.02.2026 12:22 πŸ‘ 100 πŸ” 43 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1
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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

17.02.2026 11:41 πŸ‘ 21769 πŸ” 7743 πŸ’¬ 299 πŸ“Œ 637
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Rest in Power Jesse Jackson

β€œWhat 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

17.02.2026 13:31 πŸ‘ 108 πŸ” 44 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1
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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.

02.02.2026 13:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ice out

02.02.2026 02:18 πŸ‘ 5788 πŸ” 1211 πŸ’¬ 61 πŸ“Œ 163

A reminder that Bad Bunny performs in front of the biggest audience on earth in seven days

02.02.2026 02:22 πŸ‘ 15877 πŸ” 2250 πŸ’¬ 241 πŸ“Œ 77
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CTU and IFT President Stacy Davis Gates on the Unjust Arrest of Journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Forte

30.01.2026 22:45 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

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

01.02.2026 10:51 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Black History is American History, now and forever. Happy Black History Month from CORE!

01.02.2026 12:32 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Mayor Johnson signs executive order directing CPD to document misconduct and pursue prosecution of federal agents β€’ The TRiiBE β€œWhat 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,...

NEW β€” This morning, Mayor Brandon Johnson signed β€œICE 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...

31.01.2026 23:28 πŸ‘ 311 πŸ” 107 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 12
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They tried intimidation. Minnesota answered with people.

31.01.2026 01:08 πŸ‘ 28639 πŸ” 7444 πŸ’¬ 523 πŸ“Œ 321
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Journalism organizations condemn arrests of Don Lemon, Georgia Fort; both facing federal charges β€’ The TRiiBE Journalism organizations condemn the arrests of Don Lemon and Georgia Fort as vindictive attacks on press freedom.

FINAL UPDATE β€” Don Lemon has been released from custody and gave his first remarks about 30 minutes ago.

β€œI’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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How former Chicago Bear Israel Idonije became a South Loop food and beverage king β€’ 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.

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.

β€œMy hope is to invest in other minority-owned and -led concepts,” he said.

thetriibe.com/2026/01/how-...

28.01.2026 15:28 πŸ‘ 38 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2
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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.

21.01.2026 18:31 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

27.01.2026 21:31 πŸ‘ 20 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“’This Friday, January 30th, wear red and stand with Minnesota!

Grab your CTU sign at the action.

#ICEOUT

28.01.2026 22:00 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

29.01.2026 00:54 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I urge the Minnesota press to learn from the Chicago press who figured out quite quickly how to cover this stuff.

07.01.2026 23:07 πŸ‘ 110 πŸ” 38 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

05.01.2026 14:53 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

The irony of this invasion is that Trump invaded Venezuela to overthrow a β€œdictator and terrorist” by acting like a dictator and terrorist.

06.01.2026 12:04 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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

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More Black and Latina women are leading unions β€” and transforming how they work The trend has translated into an emphasis on family-friendly benefits likeΒ parental leaveΒ and health care coverage, as well as protections against sexual harassment.

Is this why they attack unions so hard? β€œOften when people think about unions, β€œthey think of a white guy in a hard hat. But in fact, studies show that aboutΒ two-thirds of working peopleΒ who are covered by a union contract are women and/or people of color”
www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/...

06.01.2026 12:15 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump is illegally bombing Venezuela-come out today at 5pm to demand a stop to this!

03.01.2026 13:56 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Santa looks like me’: How Santa Larry brings representation to Chicago for Christmas β€’ The TRiiBE Santa Larry marks his fifth year spreading holiday cheer across Chicago, all while redefining what it means to be Santa.

An oldie but goodie.

Santa Larry doesn’t just deliver presents to Chicago β€” he brings the gift of inclusive Christmas magic.

β€œChicago is the perfect city for holiday spirit,” he said. β€œThe diversity of the city reflects those who visit me.”

thetriibe.com/2024/12/sant...

24.12.2025 16:12 πŸ‘ 50 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

It’s a great time to support @thetriibe.com and become a member. You’ll get access to bonus content like @tiffany.thetriibe.com’s Q&A with Asha Ransby-Sporn about politics and narrative change β€”> thetriibe.com/newsletters/

24.12.2025 22:52 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Chicago organizers who rallied to tax the rich reflect on lessons learned after city council passes alternate budget β€’ The TRiiBE "I think trust needs to be built between these alders and their constituents, especially if they want to run again," one organizer said.

Quality reflections from the bruising budget fight from @thetriibe.com! The biggest takeaway is the power of assumed narratives, especially around the head tax as a job killer without sharing credible evidence backing that claim. Read more here thetriibe.com/2025/12/chic...

25.12.2025 03:32 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0