Joseph C. Ziegler, Jr.

12/26/2022

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12/24/2022

12/17/2022

Harvard University will be led by a person of color for the first time in its nearly 400-year history

Yes!

History has been made at Harvard University, as Claudine Gay becomes the first person of color – and second woman – to be named president of the school.

12/07/2022

YES!!!

Thank you, Georgia. We did it again.

12/07/2022

Ray Charles - Georgia On My Mind (Official Video)

YES!

The official music video for Ray Charles' "Georgia On My Mind"Georgia On My Mind is an iconic song, sung by an iconic artist, Ray Charles. In April 1979, his...

12/06/2022

VOTE Georgia!!!
Early and often!!!

It's ELECTION DAY!!!

12/06/2022

Timeline photos

We mourn the loss of civil rights activist Mamie King-Chalmers, whose presence at the 1963 Birmingham Children's March was captured in an iconic photograph that sparked public outrage and propelled the civil rights movement. In 2018, we honored Ms. King-Chalmers' leadership at an event (pictured here). Watch our interview with the leader: https://comca.st/3FpUMsm

12/06/2022

Georgia on my mind…

12/05/2022

Everyone in Chicago wants to be mayor and, therefore, no one will be.

I remember Harold Washington in my living room, Lou Palmer, Conrad Worrell, and others. And the greatest organizer, who was also executive Director of Operation PUSH the late Joe Gardner. They were trying to convince Congressman Harold Washington to run for mayor. Harold was a machine politician. He understood the science of politics, and he said he would only consider it if you raised $250,000 in 1982-83 dollars and  he would be the only candidate in the race were his two requirements for giving up his cushy job in Congress. He also added register 100,000 or more voters. I think they registered 150,000..I heard it with my own two ears. He threw that number out there because he knew these Negroes were all talk and would put up no money. They ended up raising $500,000 in 1983 dollars. I bet that is $5 million today and that’s a start.

Today everybody has the runs, and therefore no one will win.  Some are running to get their names out there, some are running for name recognition, some are running because they are backed by the democratic machine and are stalking horse candidates. That’s what Harold and Lou Palmer and Conrad Worrell, understood. No one has a plan to clear the field.

Most of the alderman running may do well in their wards, but they are not known across the city. Other candidates may be well-known across the city, but they don’t have a base. That probably leaves us with a well-funded incumbent mayor and Chuy Garcia, who has been a very good and honorable public servant.

And one more thing, today there’s no one like Jesse Jackson Senior, who registered people to vote ward by ward and helped keep everyone accountable to Harold’s plan for victory. If you jumped in that race, the black community was prepared to run you out of Chicago. We had been disrespected by Jane Byrne, and we weren’t having it. Yes, that is an important role because the machine had black alderman in it like Stroger, Cecil Partee, Roland Burris, the Shaw Brothers, Beavers, and others who were always loyal to the machine. In 1983 it was Harold Washington versus Jane Byrne, and Richard Daley the community was United and the field was clear and in the general election there was a weak candidate named Bernard Epton. That’s where Harold came from. He beat the Democrats and united the party and interestingly enough a significant number of white Democrats like Ed
Vrdolyak supported Epton and would challenge Harold as mayor.  There was serious racial tension in the Democratic Party. Harold did not come from a place of ego, although he had one. 

He would have looked at this arrangement right here and he would’ve said “I’m going to keep my job in DC.”  Who could blame him?

12/05/2022

2nd Ward, one of our babies needs our help!

Harley is 8 months old. She was born at Rush at 1lb on March 1st. She is an identical twin but her sister Hayley didn’t make it . She was buried in October. Harley was born as a micro premie with heart and lung disease. She will have a small surgery for her Gtube feeding tube and she is waiting for her head helmet to be sized to correct her head shape. After spending 250 days in the Ronald McDonald House she will come home to the 2nd Ward in Calumet City.

We are hosting a pancake fundraiser at our very own M&J Pancake House! Tickets are $20. You will receive 2 pancakes, 2 eggs, and 2 bacon strips. After paying for food the proceeds will be given to Harley’s mom to help with expenses and other items baby Harley will need.

We are stronger together and can help one of our own! RSVP by sending a text to (708) 586-4990.

Anyone who would like to donate please don’t hesitate to call, inbox, or text!

Thank you M&J for your community partnership!

🧡 Alderwoman Monet S. Wilson

12/03/2022

We must qualify this statement by saying, In the State of Georgia…

12/02/2022

Keep it up, Georgia!

11/30/2022

🚨🔔🔈COMMUNITY ALERT 🔔🔈🚨

Chicago’s Overnight Winter Parking Ban Starts Tomorrow Morning! Beware where you park your vehicle whether it is snowing or not.

11/26/2022

What Democratic Senate means for Biden and Trump - BBC News

What Democratic Senate means for Biden and Trump - BBC News

This history-defying result means Republicans can't block Joe Biden's nominees for federal courts.

11/24/2022

Chicago's Thanksgiving Parade Is Back. Here Are The Details

Chicago's Thanksgiving Parade Is Back. Here Are The Details

The 88th edition of the parade on Thanksgiving morning will include marching bands, festive floats, staged performances and equestrian units.

11/16/2022

CHIP IN TO KEEP GA BLUE

CHIP IN TO KEEP GA BLUE

11/13/2022

11/12/2022

CHIP IN TO KEEP GA BLUE

CHIP IN TO KEEP GA BLUE

Rev. Warnock needs your grassroots support more urgently than ever.

11/11/2022

11/11/2022

11/10/2022

11/08/2022

Election Day! VOTE!!!

11/07/2022

VOTE!!!

10/28/2022

Georgia! You know what to do…