Posts by amstrat

It’s finally here – the unveiling of the historical marker for the Alpha Suffrage Club, the first organization to promote suffrage for Black women in Illinois, founded by Ida B. Wells.  The site was selected from over 22,000 sites on the virtual National Votes for Women Trail as one of five markers in Illinois to…

Black women who have experienced more racism throughout their lives have stronger brain responses to threat, which may hurt their long-term health, according to a new study I conducted with clinical neuropsychologist Negar Fani and other colleagues. Read more at The Conversation.

“If you believe Black lives indeed matter, then the Senate must reject his appointment immediately,” said Rep. Rashida Tlaib in response to the announcement. Read more at Commondreams.org.

For Ephelia Thomas, Wednesday was a homecoming. The 83-year-old grandmother once lived in the Ida B. Wells Homes in Bronzeville. She raised her children there. She can still recall the moments when her community rallied around her in times of distress. So she was overcome with emotion as she returned to 38th and Vincennes for…

The jury has found former police officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all counts in the murder of George Floyd last May. Chauvin, 45, was found guilty of second- and third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. Read more at USA Today.

We’ve all seen what happened to Anjanette Young. We know it could happen to us. It has happened to some of us already.  Public pressure is building. The Chicago Police Department is currently accepting public comments on Special Order S04-19, which provides guidelines for search warrants. The Chicago Police Department & the Mayor’s response doesn’t…

A local state representative has been named to a new leadership role in the Illinois House. 92nd District Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth has been selected as Speaker Pro Tempore. The new position makes her the highest ranked house member, outside the Chicago area. Read more at CIProud.com.