A National Democratic Sweep
Juliana Stratton Wins Illinois Senate Race
Newly elected Illinois SenatorJuliana Stratton, exhuberant over Tuesday's election results, did a little victory dance to celebrate her decisive win over Republican challenger Don Tracy, replacing retiring Senator Dick Durbin who held the seat for 30 years.
, She recalled the African proverb, "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." Addressing a cheering crowd of supporters, she declared, "Illinois look how far we've come and we did it together."
Serving ass Lieutenant Governor as Governor J.B. Pritzger's running mate since 2018, Juliana Stratton joins Tammy Duckworth in representing Illinois in the U.S. Senate, becoming the second African American female elected to the office from Illinois.
Keisha Lance Bottoms Elected Georgia Governor
The SouthernState of Georgia, former member of theConfederacy, made history in electing its first African American female Governor, Keisha Lance Bottoms. She is an Attorney and former Senior Advisor to the President of the United States
The former Mayor of Atlanta said she was surprised election night when the television .reports announced her as the winner, beating Republican candidate Rick Jackson by about 360,000 votes.
She said her first priorities are to address the cost of living and fuding for education. As Georgia's first female governor, she is one of 17 female governors across the Nation.
LaShawn Ford Takes 7th Congressional District Seat
Endorsed by Congressman Danny K. Davis, who is retiring after 30 years in Congress, Illinois State Representative LaShawn Ford glided to an easy victory Tuesday evening.
Capturing 89% of the vote over his opponent Chad Koppie 's 11%, Ford spoke to a enthusiastic crowd, reminding them that his predicessor Congressman Davis served this country in government for 46 years. in positions including Cook County Commissioner and Chicago Alderman.
"This is a victory for our community," Congressman-Elect Ford stated. Heavily supported by neighborhood organizations and churches, his victory in the race was called early in the evening. Many voters looked at his outstanding legislative record and surmised that he would be taking those skills to Washington and working on behalf of the 7th Congressional District.
Jessica Biggs Emerges Victorious as First Elected Chicago School Board President
Surging past two male candidates, educator Jessica Biggs became the first elected Chicago School Board President in a race marked by accusations of scanda and improper decisions.
For the next four years, Jessica Biggs will will lead the 21 member school board as it becojes fully elected and breaks away from 30 years of Mayoral control. Capturing 48% of the vote, she arose to first place, overtaking CTU organizer Hilario Dominguez who came in 2nd with 30% of the vote and Attorney Victory Henderson who came in 3rd place with 17% of the vote.
Candidate Victor Henderson Thanks Supporters, Cautions Voters
During his campaign, Victor Henderson cautioned voters against supporting candidates that were heavily backed by the Unions, insisting that his independent stance made it easier for him to negotiate on behalf of parents for the good of the Chicago Public School students. At his campaign gathering, he reiterated that there are more hidden issues about his opponents that may affect the decisions made due to special interest groups involved.
Congressman Jonathan Jackson Advises Defeated Republicans to Do Some "Soul Searching"
The nation has spoken and now those Republicans whose policies have plunged the country into despair must do some serious "soul searching" and think about how their decisions have affected the quality of life for America's citizens, observed newly re-elected Illinois 1st Congressional District Congressman Jonathan Jackson at his election night gathering.
Former UK Parliament Member Keith Vaz Travels to U.S. For Congressman Jonathan Jackson's Victory
Keith Vaz, Former Minister and Member of Parliament in the UK, Congratulates Jonathan Jackson on his Election night victory, keeping his pledge to his father, the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. to return every two years to support his family's elections.
Black Wall Street Bus Tour Teaches Youth Financial History
Revin Fellows Shows Youth Value of Entrepreneurship
Dr. Revin Fellows, Founder of Black Wall Street Chicago, teams up with youth leader Corey Phillips to trach Chicago youth the history of Black owned businesses on Chicago's south Side.
CHICAGO- Oklahoma's famous Black Wall Street inspired many African American entrepreneurs across the country to build businesses that supported the local residential communities. In Chicago's south side Chatham Community, banks, clothig stores, theaters and restaurants sustained a middle class neighborhood of professional working people. Today, as the nation's economy goes through a transformation, many young people are wondering ow they will create financial opportunities for themselves.
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Contrary to what is often projected in negative news reports, Chicago has a thriving district of black owned businesses that have served the community for decades. Activist and community advocate Dr. Revin Fellows, Founder of Black Wall Street Chicago, teams up with youth leader Corey Phillips to conduct a bus tour of the Chicago South Side area known as Black Wall Street, to give youth a chance to enrich the businesses with not a "teen take over" but a "teen buy in." Young people on a bus tour shopped along "Black Wall Street" and spent money at Black owned businesses
Leading A "Teen Buy In" At Black Owned Busineses
Corey Phillips interviews Julian Valentine, Manager of Mabe's Sandwich Shop and Owner and Founder of Taco 312 on 79th Street in the Chatham community.
The "Teen Takeovers" at various locations, characterized by seemingly destructive acts of vandalism, are born out of the boredom and frustration in today's youth, who have not been inspired with the idea that they have a great future in the world of business ownership. A seemingly pointless education which prepares prepare them for nothing have pushed many to the verge of dropping out.
But 23 year old Corey Phillips had the insight to organize a bus tour for Chicago youth to show them the wealth that awaits them if they prepare themselves for business. Entrepreneurship has historically been the key to freedom for Black Americans.
Not having to depend on the approval or acceptance of any other group, those brave innovators of creative ideas opened restaurants, bakeries, clothing stores, beauty salons, barber shops, book stores and other enterprises to sustain their families, serve the communities and hire local residents. See the video of the Black Wall Street Tour on YouTube at https://youtu.be/tJ9ODh1tHVU?si=mw6BDHEAX0uw9kVe
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