Underground Chicago Talk

The 14th Amendment was passed by the Senate on June 8, 1866 and ratified on July 9, 1868.

A Jitney cab rideshare view of social behavior in America with disappointing political and economic results.

Reflections of the past and the current fascist political mood swing. Defending Democracy and serving America honorably.

The focal point for Veterans Day continues to the memorial amphitheater built around the tomb of the unknowns. A SALUTE to all who served in the military.

Bronzeville from the 1920s through the 1970 was Chicago's South Side center for African American culture and business.

Chicago is a self proclaimed sanctuary city. Brighton Park was incorporated in 1851 and was annexed to Chicago in 1889. Brighton Park is known for being a hub of trucking and transportation.

The causes of war. Competition over land, religious conflicts, nationalism, imperialism, racism and slavery.

Chicago's lively immigrant neighborhoods is a trip around the world. Contributing to the diversity of the city's population. Chicago traditionally has been a shot and beer town.

How much of Mass Incarceration is a result of the War on Drugs or the profit motives of private prisons? Illinois becomes the first state to abolish Cash Bail as Pre-trial.

Chicago Bally Casino Resort Medinah Temple opening. Joe Biden's age and Kamala Harris running as his Vice President. Democracy or Autocracy in 2024 election.

Platonic relationships are close friendships. Polyamory is the practice of engaging in multiple romantic sexual relationships. Both can be happy and healthy.

Two tiers of the American Justice system. And fear of Vice President Harris becoming President of America.

In criminology; A political crime is one involving overt acts or omissions. Where there's a duty to act. Which is against the interests of the state.

America's segregated public swimming pools. The first public swimming pool in America was built in 1887 in BroadLine, Massachusetts.

The history of religion refers to the written record of human religious feelings thoughts and ideas.

American Democracy is a system of government by the people through elected Representatives.

The United States Constitution establishes the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court first assembly was in 1790.

The U S Senate has had eleven Black elected or appointed Senators. Barack Obama is the first Black US Senator to be elected President of the United States.

The Declaration of Independence announced the political separation of the 13 Colonies from Great Britain. July 4th 1776.

The first firearms can be traced back to 10th century China. The Chinese were the first to invent gunpowder in 1360.

On June 14, 1777 the Continental Congress. Adopted the Stars and Stripes as the official flag for the United States.

Galveston was the largest city in Texas in 1860. Texas seceded from the Union on March 2, 1861. Juneteenth became a Federal Holiday on June 17, 2021. " Happy Juneteenth Day"

In 1866 an Act of Congress created six African American peacetime Regiments. Who became known as "The Buffalo Soldiers.

The first Memorial Day was called "Decorations Day in 1866. The first National Commemoration was held May 30, 1868.

An African American 1825 settlement in the middle of Manhattan New York.