Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Every day, we watch the news and think, âWaitâŚhe canât do that!â Yet Donald Trump keeps moving the line, now even talking about calling in the National Guard as if declaring war on his own country.
This isnât just politics anymore. This is less democracy and more The Hunger Gamesâwith âPeacekeepersâ enforcing fear, not justice. The gap between the wealthy and everyone else isnât just wide⌠itâs locked in stone.
Immigration should follow law and orderâbut it must be legal and humane. Families living in terror. Citizens caught in sweeps. That is control, not justice.
Here at home in Evanston, we see the same pattern. Mayor Daniel Biss and his inner circle live by one rule:
âIt doesnât matter if itâs right⌠itâs about what it takes to win.â
I challenge YOU to take action:
đ¸ Record yourself. Speak your story.
đď¸ Write your truthâpost it, poem it, share a clip.
đ˘ Raise your voice. Make your experience visible.
We are the media. We are the courage. Without us, leaders like Trump and Biss continue unchecked.
My roots run deepâas a descendant of enslaved Africans and Native ancestry, I am an American Black woman who refuses to be silent.
Every voice matters. Every story counts. Stand, speak, and be seen.
#LeadershipOnTrial #CourageIsContagious #Trump #DanielBiss #KamalaHarris #MeleikaGardner #EvanstonPolitics #SpeakYourTruth #WeAreTheMedia #CommunityCourage #AmericanBlackWoman #NoMoreSilence #HungerGamesAmerica #ProtectOurDemocracy #EvanstonStrong
Every day, we watch the news and think, âWaitâŚhe canât do that!â Yet Donald Trump keeps moving the line, now even talking about calling in the National Guard as if declaring war on his own country.
This isnât just politics anymore. This is less democracy and more The Hunger Gamesâwith âPeacekeepersâ enforcing fear, not justice. The gap between the wealthy and everyone else isnât just wide⌠itâs locked in stone.
Immigration should follow law and orderâbut it must be legal and humane. Families living in terror. Citizens caught in sweeps. That is control, not justice.
Here at home in Evanston, we see the same pattern. Mayor Daniel Biss and his inner circle live by one rule:
âIt doesnât matter if itâs right⌠itâs about what it takes to win.â
I challenge YOU to take action:
đ¸ Record yourself. Speak your story.
đď¸ Write your truthâpost it, poem it, share a clip.
đ˘ Raise your voice. Make your experience visible.
We are the media. We are the courage. Without us, leaders like Trump and Biss continue unchecked.
My roots run deepâas a descendant of enslaved Africans and Native ancestry, I am an American Black woman who refuses to be silent.
Every voice matters. Every story counts. Stand, speak, and be seen.
#LeadershipOnTrial #CourageIsContagious #Trump #DanielBiss #KamalaHarris #MeleikaGardner #EvanstonPolitics #SpeakYourTruth #WeAreTheMedia #CommunityCourage #AmericanBlackWoman #NoMoreSilence #HungerGamesAmerica #ProtectOurDemocracy #EvanstonStrong





![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 Evanstonâs future!
With election season upon us, itâs 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 Evanstonâs 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: Weâve 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 FluffâOnly 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 youâd like, and letâs engage as a community to ensure Evanstonâs 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)




