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Edward Joseph Kelly was the first of five Chicago Mayors to be elected out of Bridgeport on the South Side . He was famous for co-creating the powerful " Kelly- Nash" Democratic Political Machine. Edward J Kelly oversaw the finishing and opening of Soldier Field. And the ground breaking for the State Street Subway on December 17, 1938.

The United States Constitution addresses freedom Of The Press in the first amendment. Which states that Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech or of the press. The president cannot stop the media from publishing or broadcasting lawful information. Nor can it punish journalists just for reporting critical or controversial facts.

Chicago's political history is defined by powerful Ward coalitions and canvassing. Commercial leadership controlled early Chicago politics after incorporation in 1837. Jane Byrne Was the first woman elected to mayor of Chicago In 1979. Followed by Harold Washington In 1983 as Chicago's first African American mayor . Brandon Johnson is Chicago's fourth AfricanAmerican Mayor.

The Supreme Court Rejected the Trump administrations latest attempt to change mail-In voting rules. Also a Judge ruled that Trump's name must stay off of the Kennedy Center. Remember the Supreme Court granted President Trump " Absolute Presidential immunity. " A pair of Bl u e Dog Democrats defied House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Allowing the House to consider a slew of other bills.

Germany's Far Right achieved an electoral victory. Preliminary results show it has gained 43% of the vote to the conservative CDU's 17%. Falling short of an out Right majority needed to govern alone. President Trump shared the election victory on his Social Media Account Truth Social. Former U S Ambassador to Germany, Richard Grenell celebrated the victory as a huge win and a new day in Germany. The Israeli government has refrained from directly criticizing or condemning the AFD's electoral victory.

Labor Day originated during the Industrial Revolution in the late 19th century. Honoring the contributions and achievements of American workers. The first public celebration of Labor Day was a parade in New York City on September 5th 1882. The Brotherhood Of Sleeping Car Porters was founded on August 25th 1925 by Civil Rights Activist A Philip Randolph. The first African-American led Labor union in the United States to secure a collective bargaining agreement with an American Corporation.

South Carolina was first permanently settled by the English in 1670. Transitioning into a Royal Colony in 1719. And in 1788 it ratified the United States Constitution, becoming a state on May 23, 1788. One-third of all combat actions during the Revolutionary War , took place in South Carolina. Totaling well over 200 separate battles and engagements. The South Carolina secession was triggered by the November 1860 election of Abraham Lincoln, prompting ten other states to secede, forming the Confederate States of America. My Great Great Great Grandmother Julia Parrish was sixty-six years old when the Civil War ended on April 9th 1865.

The March on Washington took place August 28th 1963. Dr Martin Luther King's "I have A Dream Speech came out of the original Washington D C March. John F Kennedy was assassinated that same year in November. Black boys deserve to grow old: A refrain that has become too common in the wake of Nolan Wells. Remembering Emmett Till who was unalived on August 28, 1955. Dr WEB DuBois Sociologist, Historian, Civil Rights Activist died August 27, 1963 in Accra, Ghana. August Heavenly Birthday Day shout-out to my dear mother.

Dolly Parton wrote "I will Always Love You" performed by Whitney Houston in the BodyGuard movie. Dolly made over 10-Million on royalties from Whitney 's performance. Dolly being the wonderful soul she was used the royalties to buy a commercial property in a historically African American neighborhood. Now a 125th-South, known as " The House That Whitney Built". Dolly kelp her investment quiet for decades. Choosing to let the property quietly support local families and African-American small businesses without a performance PR Campaign.

Doris Miller is remembered for his prior Valor as the first African-American recipient of the Navy Cross. During the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor . Initially the the Navy referred to him only as an unnamed African-American. It took pressure from the NAACP for Miller to be identified and the presentation of an Award be given on April 2, 1942. Doris Miller 's heroic efforts on the UUS West Virginia were dramatized on CBS Radio Series " They Live Forever." On January 19 , 2020 the United States Navy announced construction of the aircraft carrier USS Doris Miller. But the The Secretary of War ! Want to rename the USS Doris Miller to USS Donald J Trump . Something is wrong in America.

Rep Angie Nixon a Democratic Socialist and three term state Rep from Jacksonville, beat Democratic Centrist Alex Vindman by 12 -points. Vindman had heavy AIPAC and Corporate support with a war chest of more than 16-million , compared to Nixon's less than a million dollar community donations. Nixon's victory was so improbable that she was not even on the radar of DSA. Which did not bother to endorse her . Such a resounding victory in Conservative Florida. Congressman Byron Donalds an African-American Republican won Florida gubernatorial election.

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham to serve in Lindsey's seat until January 2027. But President Trump talked Darline into running for the full term , with no political experience other than being the baby sister of Lindsey Graham. Darline Graham had her first debate and stumbled over questions about the importance of Taiwan to United States interest. Saying "She was not that informed on national security. " Promping boos from the audience. Challenger Ralph Norman offered voters a stark contrast. Historical Note: South Carolina was the first state to withdraw from the Union.

Today's Underground tunnel talk is about Hakeem Jeffries minority house leader. Doctor Abdul El-Sayed who's running in Michigan on a better Healthcare platform. Abdul - authored Medicare For All: A citizens guide, which explains how to build a Healthcare System that guarantees high quality- affordable health care for every American. And we're talking about ESPN Stephen A Smith, who got the "THUMBS DOWN AWARD " from NABJ. The National Association of Black Journalist. Stephen A Smith want a public confrontation with NABJ. And he's MAD !!

Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer are more comfortable working with MAGA Republicans than they are working with Democratic Socialist candidates. Every Socialist candidate win , reveals the weakness of their leadership. Hakeem said he "will never bend the knee to hard-left Democratic Socialism". In July 2025, Jeffries broke the record for the longest United States House floor speech. He spoke in opposition to President Trump's , "One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Chicago has never elected a Greek American Mayor. The last Greek candidate to run was Paul Vallas in 2023. William B Ogden was Chicago's first elected Mayor in 1837. At the turn of the century, a distinct neighborhood known as the " Greek Delta" centered around Harrison, Blue Island and Halsted Street evolved into Chicago's famous Greek Town. Chicago 's elected two women, Jane Byrne in 1979 and Lori Lightfoot in 2019. Who knows ?Maria Pappas could be the next woman on the 5th floor.