Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
UNSAFE BLACK VOICE: Exposing Evanston’s Political Machine Inside America’s First Reparations City is now LIVE.
This is not a memoir.
This is not gossip.
This is documentation.
Public meetings.
FOIA’d correspondence.
Recorded votes.
Institutional maneuvering.
The largest chapter in this book is about Daniel Biss.
But the story is bigger than one man.
It’s about power.
It’s about narrative control.
It’s about what happens when you refuse to be the “safe” Black voice systems prefer.
What has been publicly celebrated about Evanston’s reparations program is only part of the story. This book documents the rest.
If you live in Evanston, you will recognize the patterns.
If you don’t, you will recognize the structure.
Because this is not just about one city.
It’s about how power protects itself.
📘 Purchase here:
Amazon:
https://a.co/d/0gMq613T
All retailers (Apple, Kobo, International & more updating in sequence):
books2read.com/UnsafeBlackVoice
Read it before someone tells you what to think about it.
#UnsafeBlackVoice
#Evanston
#DanielBiss
#PoliticalMachine
#Reparations
#PowerAndPolitics
#IndependentMedia
#TruthTelling
#FOIA
#BlackVoices
#CivicEngagement
#politicalaccountability
#meleikagardner
UNSAFE BLACK VOICE: Exposing Evanston’s Political Machine Inside America’s First Reparations City is now LIVE.
This is not a memoir.
This is not gossip.
This is documentation.
Public meetings.
FOIA’d correspondence.
Recorded votes.
Institutional maneuvering.
The largest chapter in this book is about Daniel Biss.
But the story is bigger than one man.
It’s about power.
It’s about narrative control.
It’s about what happens when you refuse to be the “safe” Black voice systems prefer.
What has been publicly celebrated about Evanston’s reparations program is only part of the story. This book documents the rest.
If you live in Evanston, you will recognize the patterns.
If you don’t, you will recognize the structure.
Because this is not just about one city.
It’s about how power protects itself.
📘 Purchase here:
Amazon:
https://a.co/d/0gMq613T
All retailers (Apple, Kobo, International & more updating in sequence):
books2read.com/UnsafeBlackVoice
Read it before someone tells you what to think about it.
#UnsafeBlackVoice
#Evanston
#DanielBiss
#PoliticalMachine
#Reparations
#PowerAndPolitics
#IndependentMedia
#TruthTelling
#FOIA
#BlackVoices
#CivicEngagement
#politicalaccountability
#meleikagardner
![Evanston Votes 2025: Unfiltered. Uncompromising. Unmissable.
Your Voice. Your Vote. Your Future: Evanston Candidate Forum!
Date: Sunday, February 9, 2025
Time: 4 PM - 7 PM
Location: Former Second Church of Christ 2715 Hurd Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
This is your chance to hear directly from the candidates shaping Evanston’s future!
With election season upon us, it’s critical to show up informed. Join us for this no-fluff, all-substance forum where candidates will answer the tough questions and share their plans for addressing Evanston’s most pressing issues.
Panelists:
Meleika Gardner, Where The People Meet TV, Community Leader Person of the Year, Legislative Advocate
Sebastian Nalls, Policy Analyst, Where The People Meet TV
Shun Graves, The Daily Northwestern
Alex Harrison, Evanston Roundtable
Duncan Agnew, Evanston Roundtable
Organizers:
Meleika Gardner, Creator of Where The People Meet TV, Community Leader Person of the Year by the Evanston Chamber, and Legislative Advocate
Lily Ogburn, Chief Editor of The Daily Northwestern
Confirmed Mayoral Candidates:
Mayor Daniel Biss
Jeff Boarini
Confirmed Ward Candidates:
1st Ward: Alderperson Clare Kelly
2nd Ward: Alderperson Krissie Harris, Darlene Cannon, Jacqueline Mendoza
3rd Ward: John Kennedy, Gennifer Geer
4th Ward: Alderperson Jonathan Nieuwsma, Meg Welch (write-in)
5th Ward: Alderperson Bobby Burns, Carlis Sutton
6th Ward: Alderperson Tom Suffredin
7th Ward: Parielle Davis, Kerry Mundy
8th Ward: Alderperson Devon Reid
Why Attend?
Engage Directly: Candidates will have 60 to 90 seconds to respond to each question or rebut, ensuring concise, focused answers.
Stay Flexible: We’ve organized the forum into ward-specific segments, so you can attend the portions most relevant to you.
Shape Your Vote: With voting polls requiring truly informed decisions, this forum is your opportunity to ask hard-hitting questions and hold candidates accountable.
No Fluff—Only Substance.
This is an unfiltered, transparent conversation about the future of our community.
Weather Update:
If the weather is severe, the forum will be held virtually. Stay tuned for updates 24 to 48 hours prior to the forum.
RSVP Now: [Eventbrite Link in the first comment below]
Tickets are not required for entry, and the event is free! Bring as many guests as you’d like, and let’s engage as a community to ensure Evanston’s future is in good hands.
#EvanstonForum2025 #InformedVoters #NoFluffForum #HoldThemAccountable #evanstonelections #mayordanielbiss #jeffboarini #krissieharris #darlenecannon #jacquelinemendoza #JohnKennedy3rdWard #gennifergeer #jonathannieuwsma #megwelch #bobbyburns #CarlisSutton #tomsuffredin #parielledavis #kerrymundy #devonreid #JohnKennedy #evanston #envisionevanston #ClareKelly #alderpersonclarekelly
Join us, stay informed, and make your voice heard! Evanston Votes 2025: Unfiltered. Uncompromising. Unmissable.](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/IM4vSeA-oh0/mqdefault.jpg)









