Underground Chicago Talk

Congress amended legislation to change the name from Armistice Day to Veterans Day In June 1954. Honoring military Veterans.

There are three kinds of cats; House, Alley and Community. Domestic cats are thought to have descended from the African Wildcat. Domestic cats can be traced all the way back to Ancient Egypt. Cats were regarded as sacred creatures by the Egyptians.

The big lie about freedom in the founding of the country in 1776. The American Civil War April 12, 1861 Until 1865. The Emancipation Proclamation, Jan 1, 1861. January 6, 2021 Insurrection.

The concept of banking may have begun in Ancient Assyria and Babylonian. With merchants offering loans of grain as collateral with a Barter System.

Chicago's first gangs developed along ethnic lines, dating back to the 1800's. During the antebellum period. Brawled in the streets and conducted social events.

The cannabis plant originally evolved in Central Asia as early as 100 AD. The history of weed cultivation in America dates back to the early colonists.

Stories of Earth Theatre's origin and development, being as rich in adventure, compassion and humor as are the classic tales. It brings to life on the stage. Happy Earth Theatre Day.

A mid year review and celebration of the highlights. Vice President Harris, Juneteenth made a federal holiday. Joe Biden becoming President.

Juneteenth has been celebrated annually on June 19th-In various parts of America since 1866. President Biden signed the bill Friday June 18th, Making it a federal holiday.

The Origin of Memorial Day in America. Dating back to May 1865 and 1868.

In the south in the 1700's patrols were created to return runaway slaves. In the north to control immigrants. Who were moving into cities in the 1800's.

Saint Pope Victor was the 15th Pope and a native of Black Africa. He served  from 186 AD until 197 AD. He decreed that Easter should be celebrated on a Sunday.

Black  History  month was created in 1926, as a celebration of the African  Diaspora. Dr Woodson chose the second week of February. 

The Vice President of the United States is the second  highest office  in the Executive  branch of the United States. 

The definition  of parenting or child rearing is the process of promoting. And supporting  the physical, emotional, social and intellectual  development  of a child. 

In the United  States the most iconic New Years tradition is the dropping  of a giant ball in New York City's Time Square at the stroke of midnight. 

Christmas  was first called "Feast of the Nativity." The celebration started in Rome about 336. And later spread to other parts of the world.

We the people voted but a week later, we the people are waiting  for President  Trump to concede. But, oh noooo! The nightmare  goes on.

Voting to save American  democracy.  And the election of the first female Vice President Kamala Harris.

This episode is about O'Shea "Ice Cube " Jackson's Contract  With Black America. Acting as an independent  advisor  on behalf of all African  Americans 

This Comedy  style  is called Black Comedy. Also known  as black humor,  dark humor  or morbid humor, that makes light  of subject matter  that is generally  considered  taboo.

For the first 50 years of American  elections, most voting wasn't  done in private. Voters went to the local courthouse and publicly cast their  vote out loud. This was known as "Voice Voting.

Ancient  Egyptians developed  a postal service that dates back to 2000 BC. The oldest postal system  in the world. Ben Franklin first Postmaster General. Henry W McGee,first Black Postmaster in Chicago. 

August 20th is Earth Theatre "Education  Through The Arts Day" in Chicago. Becky and Karen internet memes, poking fun at real life stereotypes.

Today's show is a tribute to Congressman  John R Lewis, Kanye West, and Activist Jamal Green. A tale of three African  Americans in America.