Margaret Burroughs is well known as the founder of the DuSable Black History Museum. But here’s something about her that doesn’t get a lot of attention: for decades, she traveled to Illinois prisons to teach writing and visual art to incarcerated men.
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FIRST STOP: Local 1 leaders joined Alderman @21Mosley at the Young Democrats event. Young people are the future and if we want to build a better world for the next generation, we have to ensure every working person has a strong union job. #UnionsForAll
JOIN ME TOMORROW as I’m excited to help launch Illinois Women for Harris! 🌟
Join me and an amazing group of leaders on 8/4 at 12:00 PM CT to show our support for MVP @KamalaHarris. Let’s make a big impact together!
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Earlier this week, Michelle and I called our friend @KamalaHarris. We told her we think she’ll make a fantastic President of the United States, and that she has our full support. At this critical moment for our country, we’re going to do everything we can to make sure she wins in November. We hope you’ll join us.
NEW: Today, for the first time in the history of our office, I am issuing a Surgeon General’s Advisory on Firearm Violence. Firearm violence is a public health crisis in America that poses a serious threat to the health and well-being of our country. Surgeongeneral.gov/firearm-violen… 1/10
Congrats to Cook County 5th District Commissioner, Monica Gordon on being appointed the Cook County Clerk Democratic Party Nominee. The 21st Ward is better for your leadership and the rest of the county will be too.
It’s happening... Congressional mini concert in my office. Unveiling a bill that would offer critical support to independent artists and the economies they support. Come for a different kind of press conference.. Today, Longworth 1224 @ 12:30 PM.
Some news: Today is my last day covering City Hall for The Daily Line. It's been an honor and a thrill covering everything in this building for the past 3 years. I'll most miss the incredible, dogged City Hall press corps who truly helped me become a better journalist every day.