Congressional Black Caucus calls out Pritzker
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The 42-member Congressional Black Caucus says Gov. JB Pritzker unfairly tilted the recent Illinois Senate Democratic primary, reports Politico. Pritzker’s lieutenant governor, Juliana Stratton, beat CBC member Rep. Robin Kelly, and the CBC says his money and influence launched Stratton to victory. The Caucus members also said Stratton is welcome to join them if she wins in November. Pritzker, however, will have to reach out to them to repair the relationship, especially if he wants to run for president in the future and wants their support.
Trans Up Front starts Gender Affirming Care Fund
Trans minors who’ve lost access to gender affirming care can receive help through a new fund from Trans Up Front (TUF), reports Windy City Times. TUF announced the new Gender Affirming Care Fund at their one-year anniversary celebration March 21, to raise money for families of transgender and gender nonconforming minors seeking gender transition care. TUF is partnering with Elevated Access, a nonprofit volunteer pilot network, to provide transportation. It also works with the Trans Youth Emergency Project to serve families outside of Illinois. TUF already has a statewide network for gender transition care and support that’s helped over 500 families. “No family should be denied care due to cost, travel or systemic barriers,” said Asher McMaher, TUF executive director. Head here to donate and learn more .
Mayor Johnson releases Chicago reparations survey
CHICAGO — Black Chicagoans can now express their input on how systemic racism has affected them and Chicago. Mayor Brandon Johnson announced a citywide survey that can be taken online on the topic. Called Repair Chicago, the survey asks in particular about Black Chicagoans’ experiences with discrimination, especially across generations. The Mayor’s Office will use that input to create a wide-ranging study and consider options for reparations. Black Chicagoans can take the survey online, and the city will also reach out and inform people with bus tours, panel discussions, town halls and public hearings. The next event related to the survey is a town hall at Malcolm X College on April 9 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
