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  In Memory of Frank Sullivan (1930-2021)

  Black, Blog, Chicago, Chicago Politics, Communities, Politics, Tom Weinberg

  Frank Sullivan, press secretary for Mayor Richard J. Daley from 1971-1976, died June 18 at the age of 91.  Prior to working for Daley, he served as spokesperson for the Chicago Police Department during the 1968 Democratic National Convention protests. Television viewers around the world then were shocked at live broadcasts of police beating anti-imperialist demonstrators. This was unprecedented violence and the origin of the now-famous protest cry, “The whole world is watching!” The independent Kerner Commission report determined that … Continue reading →

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  America’s First Drag Queen President

  1992 Election, Bill Stamets, Black, Blog, Chicago, Chicago Politics, Communities, LGBTQIA, Politics

  “A presidential campaign is like a drag show.” Joan Jett Blakk In 1992, there was another candidate against Bush, and her name? Joan Jett Blakk. For Pride month, Media Burn is highlighting and celebrating the work of queer activists of the past. Blakk was the drag persona of performer Terence Smith, who was a performer and leader of Chicago Queer Nation in the 70s. In the 1990s, Blakk campaigned for various political positions, such as mayor of Chicago, President (as … Continue reading →

• When a Black King Ruled Chicago

  Black, Chicago, Chicago Politics, Harold Washington

• [Richard J. Daley WGN footage #3]

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• [Richard J. Daley WGN footage #2]

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• [WGN Richard J. Daley footage #1]

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• Last Campaign of Lady Jane

  Chicago, Chicago Politics, Politics

• [Slave reparations hearing at Chicago City Council – Justice for Janitors SEIU local #1 strike rally]

  Bill Stamets, Black, Chicago, Chicago Politics, Communities, Politics

  Footage shot by Bill Stamets for the City 2000 project that aimed to document the City of Chicago in the year 2000. The first section tapes place at a reparations hearing at the Chicago City Council, and the second half documents a Justice for Janitors SEIU local #1 strike rally. Continue reading →