What’s happening with the civil rights case that is about to hit the news?
The civil rights movement is back, and the news cycle has been abuzz with the news that a lawsuit brought by the Justice Department against a local sheriff has been dismissed by a federal judge.The case was filed by the NAACP and the Southern Poverty Law Center.The DOJ had...
Why I am proud to have a feminist art collection
I have a collection of feminist art that I’m proud to be a part of.The collection is a mix of my own personal work, work by other feminist artists and a variety of feminist artists.I’ve been a feminist artist for over 10 years and I’ve always been proud to...
Chicago kids can be a force for justice, but they’re not always getting it
By JENNIFER MARTIN CHAPMAN/THE VERGE By a team of researchers and community members, we’re bringing Chicago’s kids back into the mainstream, and changing the way they’re viewed.It’s an ambitious plan that we’ve been working on for years and one that’s only just beginning.We call it “The Journey.”Here’s what you...