Chance the Rapper was raised on the South Side of Chicago, the neighborhood where the Obama Presidential Center opens this #Juneteenth. When Chance raps, “We need CBA, CBA, CBA, Barry,” he's demanding a Community Benefits Agreement to protect residents from displacement. #Housing #Gentrification

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When one door closes, Black communities have a long tradition of opening new ones for themselves: Literacy classes held in buses. Freedom schools where teaching happened under trees. Church basements. Kitchen tables. Study groups — in person and online — that become movements. #WayOuttaNoWay

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We're ending this *doozy* of a week with a much-needed dose of wisdom, sanity, and perspective. THE @proftriciarose.bsky.social joins us to talk about systemic racism, the meta-narratives that shape so much of American life, AND what we can do about them. Tune in. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

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For generations, Juneteenth has been an occasion to celebrate African American freedom and a poignant reminder that it continues to be fought for, claimed and defended. As part of this ongoing pursuit of justice, I’m proud to share my latest project, #WayOuttaNoWay

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Excellent explanation. 7 decades in 4Southern states has shown me the veracity.

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