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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.

Ice out

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

CTU and IFT President Stacy Davis Gates on the Unjust Arrest of Journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Forte

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

Black History is American History, now and forever. Happy Black History Month from CORE!

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,...

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.

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They tried intimidation. Minnesota answered with people.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

📢This Friday, January 30th, wear red and stand with Minnesota!

Grab your CTU sign at the action.

#ICEOUT

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

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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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.

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 “dictator and terrorist” by acting like a dictator and terrorist.

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

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

Is this why they attack unions so hard? “Often when people think about unions, “they think of a white guy in a hard hat. But in fact, studies show that about two-thirds of working people who are covered by a union contract are women and/or people of color”
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Trump is illegally bombing Venezuela-come out today at 5pm to demand a stop to this!

‘Santa looks like me’: How Santa Larry brings representation to Chicago for Christmas • 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 — he brings the gift of inclusive Christmas magic.

“Chicago is the perfect city for holiday spirit,” he said. “The diversity of the city reflects those who visit me.”

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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 —> thetriibe.com/newsletters/

Chicago organizers who rallied to tax the rich reflect on lessons learned after city council passes alternate budget • 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...

Families of incarcerated people have to go the extra mile to spread holiday cheer • The TRiiBE Photo essay: A family man finds hope this holiday season through Restore Justice Foundation

A photo essay on the challenges family members encounter when sending holiday cards to their incarcerated loved ones.

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The TRiiBE: independent, Black-owned media

2025 is winding down.

We want to hear from you.

Tell us, what were some of the most impactful and informative TRIIBE stories you read this year?

Happy Holidays from CORE and solidarity with @sbworkersunited.org
#Solidarity #NoStarbucks

Mayor Brandon Johnson calls Bovino a ‘liar,’ says Chicago police did not assist immigration agents • The TRiiBE These accusations aren’t new. Organizers and community residents have accused Chicago police of assisting the feds in multiple instances this summer and fall.

NEW — Community members decried local police in Chicago and suburban Evanston; both departments were accused of assisting Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino and his Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents.

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Don't Buy Starbucks! At any location, today and beyond, while workers are on ULP strike!

As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.

Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX

CTU’s Davis Gates on Federal Cuts to Community School Programs