A podcast from youth shattering myths about loss and trauma in violence-riddled neighborhoods in Chicago. Subscribe on your fave podcast app. By @ContextosChi
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In our most recent episode of Complicating the Narrative by @ContextosChi , Charles elaborates on his op-ed, recently published in the @Suntimes
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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/13241875706…
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Watch the full film here: youtu.be/GNItxr6psY0
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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.
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Big thank you to Healing Illinois for supporting our work!
We're happy to announce the following funding recipients for Cycle 2 of #HealingIllinois! Thank you all for taking this bold step to promote racial healing in our great state. To learn more about the recipients and their projects visit: healing.illinois.gov
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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.
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Join us tonight! You can register here: eventbrite.com/e/dear-chicag…
Join us next Tuesday for Dear Chicago: Love Letters to hear letters to Chicago from Michele’s peers, community outreach and case workers, ConTextos Authors & staff. eventbrite.com/e/dear-chicag…
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Very powerful words from CPS high school student Michele. (full video here: youtube.com/watch?v=fUxfwFGC…)
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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
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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!
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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…
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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.!
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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
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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
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Our country has forgotten many examples of Black women making critical contributions throughout our history.
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#DerrickJamison—I was within 90 minutes of execution for a crime I didn’t commit. tampabay.com/opinion/2020/07… @TB_Times @WTIUSA @DPInfoCtr #deathpenalty
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She had covered cops for years as a reporter in Memphis. Then @wendi_c_thomas learned they were spying on her.
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Listen.
Our newest team member Darrius McCarty shares his powerful story, truth, and reflections on police brutality, the murder of George Floyd, the uprising for black lives, and surviving as a black man in America.
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NEW EPISODE of @ComplicatingN out now!
In this episode Charles elaborates on his Chicago Sun-Times op-ed, in which he tells his story, describes the need for healing in his community, and proposes steps that can lead to solving the problems he identifies.
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NEW: D.C. is poised to abolish felony disenfranchisement theappeal.org/politicalrepor…