Complicating The Narrative

In our most recent episode of Complicating the Narrative by @ContextosChi , Charles elaborates on his op-ed, recently published in the @Suntimes

And be sure to us in celebrating these men at our Publication Event. We'll be taking a look at select clips from the film, hearing directly from MAAFA Authors and taking questions from those in attendance. Register here: eventbrite.com/e/132418757067

Watch the full film here: youtu.be/GNItxr6psY0

We are proud to premiere Dear Chicago: Men of MAAFA Speak, a film by ConTextos Authors in the @MaafaProject. This video memoir brings us into the lives of these men who have opened up sharing their stories, experiences, & insights with one another, with the city, and the world.

Big thank you to Healing Illinois for supporting our work!

In our third season of @ComplicatingN, ConTextos alumni Mariah and Tatiana are back to bring us stories of resilience. Each episode this season will explore resilience in the context of one of our ConTextos Authors Circle programs. anchor.fm/complicating-t…

Join us tonight! You can register here: eventbrite.com/e/dear-chicago…

Very powerful words from CPS high school student Michele. (full video here: youtube.com/watch?v=fUxfwF…)

Join us for a digital publication event featuring letters of radical love, reflection & community reclamation. Listen to the words and voices of those who have been working, living, surviving and thriving in Chicago Summer 2020. Register at contextos.org/chicago/events

Our players are proud to be hosting a virtual Player Auction for Action benefitting @ContextosChi. Learn more about their amazing programs including Authors Circle, Dear Chicago, and their podcast @ComplicatingN. More auction info coming soon!

Get involved with our new circle "Dear Chicago" with CPS students by sending a video letter to Chicago youth. Click here for details contextos.org/chicago/dear-c…

The young people of Chicago want to hear from you! If you’ve got a few minutes, drop them a line.

When I was released from the custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons, I was homeless and had $26 and a certificate from a cook apprenticeship I completed. I think I’ll be alright passing on big law. If I can flip a cooking cert into a J.D. imagine what ill do with the J.D.!

Excellent piece by #CharlesWoodhouseJr on what it will take to heal Chicago communities plagued by the trauma of violence "Help us heal" @ContextosChi @ComplicatingN @pleaseseemelit1 @AKotlowitz @MHatlie Thx @mgranz20 for sharing! bit.ly/30uT6Z3

Last week Charles was interviewed on WTTW's Chicago Tonight, bravely sharing his experiences and his insights and perspectives on violence in Chicago and solutions. @ComplicatingN news.wttw.com/2020/07/07/chi…

@ReignOfApril He's got a new book out too. Just heard him on Power House politics with @jonkarl and he sounded like he'd be up for running if the party were to support his bid in 2024.

Republican Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is running for President in 2024. Favorite this tweet.

@marianliou On behalf of the rest of the public, we appreciate your civic engagement!

Our country has forgotten many examples of Black women making critical contributions throughout our history. nytimes.com/2020/06/17/mag…

@AngryBlackLady It was already perfect.

@OsborneNY Thank you for sharing this. We produced an episode of our podcast about coming home. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/com…

This NYT video documents the journey of formerly incarcerated released from a state prison in Texas. nyti.ms/2O7QWsv

#DerrickJamison—I was within 90 minutes of execution for a crime I didn’t commit. tampabay.com/opinion/2020/0… @TB_Times @WTIUSA @DPInfoCtr #deathpenalty