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On Monday, May 15, 2023, Brandon Johnson was sworn in as the 57th Mayor of the City of Chicago Photo by Tia Carol Jones
BRANDON JOHNSON SWORN IN AS MAYOR OF CHICAGO When Brandon Johnson’s name was announced, people at the UIC Pavilion stood to their feet and cheered, and chants of “Brandon” rang out. Then, there were chants of “CTU,” followed by “SEIU.” Mayor Brandon Johnson’s swearing-in ceremony took place on Monday, May 15th, with dignitaries and residents in one room to celebrate a changing of administration that many are hopeful will bring unity and inclusion. P3
Memorial celebrates Mamie and Emmett Till
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