by Michael Skilton | Sep 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
By Juard Barnes As we enter into September, I’m looking back over the previous month, August, more to the point, Black August. Many Black folk have come to embrace Black August as a touchstone for Liberation. A time to exemplify the continued struggle. It...
by Michael Skilton | Dec 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
In mid November, national, state and regional leaders from around the country gathered for three days of planning, learning and fellowship in Chicago. Illinois Poor People’s campaign was blessed to have this convening in our state and quite a few of us were able...
by Michael Skilton | Oct 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
Organizing for the Common Good The Illinois Poor People’s Campaign supports Chicago’s teachers and staff in their demands for the common good. WE ARE FIGHTING FOR THE SCHOOLS THAT CHICAGO YOUTH DESERVE! 1. NURSES IN EVERY SCHOOL 2.COUNSELORS IN EVERY...
by Michael Skilton | Apr 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
Activists from the North Cook/Lake County group joined in spreading the message of the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival, staffing a table at the Good Friday Service, April 19th at the Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago....
by srichardson | May 25, 2018 | Uncategorized
If you’re angry that America has more guns per capita than any other country or that we have five times more military contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan than we did in Vietnam, we ask that you turn out and support a power program on Memorial Day at the...
