Communications strategist, organizer, and co-author of "Lifting As They Climbed: Mapping the History of Black Women on Chicago's South Side"
Chicago, IL
Joined January 2009
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I'm sharing the journey of Lifting As They Climbed at the Chicago Women's History Center this month, 10/27 3pm.
I love that the talk is taking place in the historic Fine Arts Building, downtown Chicago.
Learn more & RSVP: bit.ly/3YsxImo
CHICAGO: You're invited to the in-person book launch for the new Lifting As They Climbed. Event includes a multimedia book talk, screening of the short documentary Invisible Giants, light reception and more! Come celebrate with me!
Get Your Tickets Here: bit.ly/LATC2Launch
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LIVE NOW!
Lifting as They Climbed
Join authors Essence McDowell (@Inspirationess) and Mariame Kaba (@prisonculture) for the launch of Lifting As They Climbed: Mapping a History of Trailblazing Black Women in Chicago
Stream:
youtube.com/watch?v=L5OKz0Na…
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Today—join @Inspirationess and our co-founder @prisonculture for this virtual book launch. Lifting As They Climbed is a testament to trailblazing Black women in Chicago, whose lives reveal powerful connections to present-day struggles for radical community-building and solidarity
Tomorrow! Join @projectnia and I with @haymarketbooks for the virtual launch of Lifting As They Climbed. We'll be talking all about the new book + there will be a raffle with prizes for attendees!
RSVP here: bit.ly/LATC2024
#WomensHistoryMonth #WomensHistoryMonth2024
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On now! Loving learning about Emma Atkinson who moved to Chicago in 1847, among the first 13 Black families to settle in Chicago where she confounded the first Black congregation & church, Quinn Chapel AME & where Frederick Douglass once spoke! Join here: youtube.com/live/L5OKz0Nai-Y…
Tomorrow! Join @projectnia and I with @haymarketbooks for the virtual launch of Lifting As They Climbed. We'll be talking all about the new book + there will be a raffle with prizes for attendees!
RSVP here: bit.ly/LATC2024
#WomensHistoryMonth #WomensHistoryMonth2024
Tomorrow! Join @projectnia and I with @haymarketbooks for the virtual launch of Lifting As They Climbed. We'll be talking all about the new book + there will be a raffle with prizes for attendees!
RSVP here: bit.ly/LATC2024
#WomensHistoryMonth #WomensHistoryMonth2024
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''We are tired, we have suffered enough!"
Nigerians took to the streets in different parts of the country, to protest against the massive spike in prices of food and everyday needs in the country.
Our reporters from @bbcafrica heard from the protesters in different cities.
So excited for the upcoming launch of the new Lifting As They Climbed. It's been a journey and we can't wait to share!
Join me & @prisonculture on March 6th for the virtual book launch & March 24th for the Chicago launch + film screening.
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This is beautiful news!!! I just came to do my happy dance.
#BrandonJohnson
#MayorofChicago
This win is not everything but it's absolutely something to celebrate. Enjoy!!! #BrandonJohnson
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BREAKING: Brandon Johnson has defeated Paul Vallas to become the next mayor of Chicago, the Associated Press has declared. trib.al/5pXyfN9
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Tune in now to watch @Inspirationess @6figga_dilla @joihasquestions & CSU president Z Scott talk about Mamie Till-Mobley's legacy, based on @ABCNetwork Women of Movement miniseries & Devery S. Anderson’s book about Emmett Till's murder at youtu.be/jLAf2bhyXjg
Join our panel discussion at 6 pm tomorrow w/ @Inspirationess @6figga_dilla @joihasquestions & CSU president Z Scott about Mamie Till-Mobley's legacy, based on @ABCNetwork Women of Movement miniseries & Devery S. Anderson’s book about Emmett Till's murder. chipublib.bibliocommons.com/…
Today at 3:30p CT, I'll be announcing the release of a new #SjiPortalProject digital hub during the Future of Freedom event featuring Angela Davis, @KeeangaYamahtta, @orangebegum and Jacinta González.
If you're free, join me online: ow.ly/hbiJ50GmxgA
@DrJoyJames really blew my whole entire mind this morning!!! The historical education, revolutionary analysis and candor in her presentation caused mental fireworks! #BlackFeministCanon
It feels so affirming to know I'm not crazy for the things I've been thinking and feeling about this current moment and movement. #BlackFeministCanon
Highlight of my day was talking to 7th grade students about #LiftingAsTheyClimbed and Black Women's Histories. I was nervous because I haven't talked to young people in SO long but it turned out great. #BlackWomenInHistory
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Ida is The Queen! Celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth2021 with Hull-House and hear from special guests @MichelleDuster & @Inspirationess Find the details in our March Newsletter: createsend.com/t/i-98D5537AC…
This past week has been a whirlwind! I'm excited to have launched @Sji_uic's Social Justice Portal Project, a movement-centered think tank to address the urgent questions of racial and social justice faced by our communities.
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This think tank will bring together over 100 scholars and organizers from around the nation. Participants include @NaomiAKlein, @KeeangaYamahtta, Robin DG Kelley and Angela Davis.
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Interested in learning more about the #SjiPortalProject? Our Launch event will be this Thursday at 1pm. ow.ly/Ww4950DQBK8
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The wonderful Essence McDowell (@Inspirationess) was generous enough to share an excerpt from the book she co-authored, Lifting As They Climbed. Grab your copy today and learn about the rich history of Black women in Chicago and beyond! liftingastheyclimbed.com/
