Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
On April 25th, I met with Mr. Chou following the incident between him and a young Black man. I made it clear: producing justice starts with the young man and his family. They determine how harm is repaired, not anyone else.His mother was very clear: "Produce Justice."
I told Mr. Chou directly: There must be an in-person apology to the Black community - no media packages, no scripted damage control.Face the community. Face the fire. I told him I couldn’t guarantee what reception he’d get. He could be met with love, with anger, with silence. But if he was sincere, he needed to face every response with humility.
And he did. Mr. Chou stood before the Black community, apologized directly, took every emotion thrown his way - and he did it with no defenses, no excuses.
But this post isn't about him. This is about us. This is about how every single time Black people rise up to protect our youth, suddenly there's "controversy," "questions," and "concern."
When Jewish families rallied instantly and fiercely to protect their youth at Northwestern University - there was no hesitation. No permission asked.When Latino families go hard by any means necessary for their youth - it's understood. It's honored. No shame. No apologies.
But when Black people fight to protect our youth? Suddenly there’s a “debate.” Suddenly, we’re called “stupid.” Suddenly, we're told to sit down and take whatever is given to us - for fear of making others uncomfortable.
Why is Black pain always up for debate? Why is Black trauma expected to be negotiable?
Enough.
Let’s be clear: Black people have always opened our arms wide to minorities, believing we were building true unity.But too often, after walking through the doors our blood cracked open, we were forgotten, stepped on, and treated as disposable. The American Dream itself cracked open because of Black blood, Black sacrifice, Black resistance. We do not resent the hard work of any minority group. We honor it. But we demand that same honor and respect in return.
We are the original people of this earth - a truth so powerful that entire movements work every day to erase it. Trump tries to erase it. Daniel Biss plays it slickly, pitting groups against each other with soft words and backdoor politics while building the voter base he needs to climb higher.
If you want to see divide and conquer in action, look closely:
City of Evanston Public Works Department.
City HR policies.
Who owns the businesses.
Who gets the opportunities and who doesn’t.
Nationally and locally, the game is alive. Trump plays it blatantly. Biss plays it behind a gentle facade.
But let me tell you something: When minorities TRULY lock arms, when the game of divide and conquer is rejected, we are unstoppable. And that's what they fear the most.
We stood up to say that Black trauma matters. That Black youth deserve protection without apology. That Black dignity is non-negotiable.
This isn’t "cancel culture." This is CONSEQUENCE culture. There’s a difference and it matters.
Special thanks to Carolyn Ruff and Darlene Cannon for courageously organizing the boycott event. Because of you, voices that are too often ignored were finally centered.
🎥 Watch this 15-minute clip and listen closely. We are gathering more footage of courageous speakers, Black, White, Asian, and Latino, from the boycott and will release Part 2, which will also include Reverend Dr. Michael Nabors and Councilmember Jonathan Nieuwsma.
If you stood with us - stand taller. If you stayed silent - think harder. If you called us stupid - well…
Maybe Amazon sells something for lost roots and broken spines.
Either way, we know who chose dignity and who chose comfort.
Thank you for watching and supporting this work!
I'm a Black woman Legislative Advocate who has proudly coauthored and amended Illinois state legislation, including expanding Black History and passing the Inclusive American History Bill signed by Governor Pritzker in 2021.
Today, I’m fighting locally for long-term residents through the Evanston Property Tax & Rent Circuit Breaker Program.
If you believe in real change led by the people, for the people, I invite you to support this platform through Patreon. Your support helps fuel meaningful advocacy that protects our history, our homes, and our future.
patreon.com/WhereThePeopleMeet
No corporation backs me. Only the people do.
Let's build power the way it was always meant to be built - together.
Together, we’re making history -- not just remembering it. ✊🏽
#ProtectBlackYouth #ProduceJustice #RespectBlackPain #BlackTraumaMatters #NoDivideAndConquer #DanielBiss #WeWillBeHeard #ReclaimBlackDignity #evanston #BlackHistoryIsAmericanHistory #UnityOverDivision #StandForSomething #ConsequenceCulture #TableToStix #DanielBiss #Evanston
On April 25th, I met with Mr. Chou following the incident between him and a young Black man. I made it clear: producing justice starts with the young man and his family. They determine how harm is repaired, not anyone else.His mother was very clear: "Produce Justice."
I told Mr. Chou directly: There must be an in-person apology to the Black community - no media packages, no scripted damage control.Face the community. Face the fire. I told him I couldn’t guarantee what reception he’d get. He could be met with love, with anger, with silence. But if he was sincere, he needed to face every response with humility.
And he did. Mr. Chou stood before the Black community, apologized directly, took every emotion thrown his way - and he did it with no defenses, no excuses.
But this post isn't about him. This is about us. This is about how every single time Black people rise up to protect our youth, suddenly there's "controversy," "questions," and "concern."
When Jewish families rallied instantly and fiercely to protect their youth at Northwestern University - there was no hesitation. No permission asked.When Latino families go hard by any means necessary for their youth - it's understood. It's honored. No shame. No apologies.
But when Black people fight to protect our youth? Suddenly there’s a “debate.” Suddenly, we’re called “stupid.” Suddenly, we're told to sit down and take whatever is given to us - for fear of making others uncomfortable.
Why is Black pain always up for debate? Why is Black trauma expected to be negotiable?
Enough.
Let’s be clear: Black people have always opened our arms wide to minorities, believing we were building true unity.But too often, after walking through the doors our blood cracked open, we were forgotten, stepped on, and treated as disposable. The American Dream itself cracked open because of Black blood, Black sacrifice, Black resistance. We do not resent the hard work of any minority group. We honor it. But we demand that same honor and respect in return.
We are the original people of this earth - a truth so powerful that entire movements work every day to erase it. Trump tries to erase it. Daniel Biss plays it slickly, pitting groups against each other with soft words and backdoor politics while building the voter base he needs to climb higher.
If you want to see divide and conquer in action, look closely:
City of Evanston Public Works Department.
City HR policies.
Who owns the businesses.
Who gets the opportunities and who doesn’t.
Nationally and locally, the game is alive. Trump plays it blatantly. Biss plays it behind a gentle facade.
But let me tell you something: When minorities TRULY lock arms, when the game of divide and conquer is rejected, we are unstoppable. And that's what they fear the most.
We stood up to say that Black trauma matters. That Black youth deserve protection without apology. That Black dignity is non-negotiable.
This isn’t "cancel culture." This is CONSEQUENCE culture. There’s a difference and it matters.
Special thanks to Carolyn Ruff and Darlene Cannon for courageously organizing the boycott event. Because of you, voices that are too often ignored were finally centered.
🎥 Watch this 15-minute clip and listen closely. We are gathering more footage of courageous speakers, Black, White, Asian, and Latino, from the boycott and will release Part 2, which will also include Reverend Dr. Michael Nabors and Councilmember Jonathan Nieuwsma.
If you stood with us - stand taller. If you stayed silent - think harder. If you called us stupid - well…
Maybe Amazon sells something for lost roots and broken spines.
Either way, we know who chose dignity and who chose comfort.
Thank you for watching and supporting this work!
I'm a Black woman Legislative Advocate who has proudly coauthored and amended Illinois state legislation, including expanding Black History and passing the Inclusive American History Bill signed by Governor Pritzker in 2021.
Today, I’m fighting locally for long-term residents through the Evanston Property Tax & Rent Circuit Breaker Program.
If you believe in real change led by the people, for the people, I invite you to support this platform through Patreon. Your support helps fuel meaningful advocacy that protects our history, our homes, and our future.
patreon.com/WhereThePeopleMeet
No corporation backs me. Only the people do.
Let's build power the way it was always meant to be built - together.
Together, we’re making history -- not just remembering it. ✊🏽
#ProtectBlackYouth #ProduceJustice #RespectBlackPain #BlackTraumaMatters #NoDivideAndConquer #DanielBiss #WeWillBeHeard #ReclaimBlackDignity #evanston #BlackHistoryIsAmericanHistory #UnityOverDivision #StandForSomething #ConsequenceCulture #TableToStix #DanielBiss #Evanston
