Snowballing down it goes, the temperatures rise the further we rolled; oh, how far we'll go? The image is licentious how hard we go, oh, just where we go? From those up above till those down below, untangle our hairs for show, be there just to go forth to the unknown. But knowing you wasn't … Continue reading Melting Away
Author: Dodson
ignoromance
New adventures with my old self; met a new one, need a new self, need a new glove, need a new shelf. Thought I knew love, guess I grew deaf. Hennessy is anything for my dreams. My biggest enemy is me, so it seems, screaming "you got a friend in me"! In the end, Indians … Continue reading ignoromance
Rust
Rust grows when not used and abused lest I fuse up. No time to go up until I refuse, the refuge of solace is what I'm accused of Yet you, the best I choose. Amused by the time that I'm corroded, Erosive implosions, yet I hold up you were oil to my Earth. Precious metals, … Continue reading Rust
My 2020 Census
Thanks to the Covid-19, America has come upon elections and census season and has had to adapt to the quarantine. Social media is our main way of interacting with each other and the internet has been our best bet at remaining 6-feet apart. Being the Geek of Englewood, looking at the disparities of investment and … Continue reading My 2020 Census
Don’t Sleep on Census 2020 – Submit a video to win $50 Gift Card! — R.A.G.E.
We know times are heavy for all of us but we know that the Census is still important especially for communities like Englewood. Our member Rodney Johnson of One Health Englewood is keeping tabs on how many households in Greater Englewood have responded with this map of self-response rates from across the community. The average […]Don’t … Continue reading Don’t Sleep on Census 2020 – Submit a video to win $50 Gift Card! — R.A.G.E.
Census Day
Amidst the Coronavirus and society shutting down, we are in the middle of the Census campaign. Being the Geek of Englewood, it is super crucial for me to support positive actions that benefit my community. Though the system has constantly been the adversary to Black Americans, we are all still within the US and the … Continue reading Census Day
Tanya Dodson: What my Mama taught me
Loving memory of Tanya Dodson
Windy City Black Knights: C2E2
Black Cosplayers Enjoying C2E2
Documenters:City Council
My latest Documenters assignment was my first Chicago City Council meeting. They had a resolution to honor Nikole-Hannah Jones and Richard Gibbs, as well as showcased the influence Alderpeople have on what actions the government takes. Check out the public comments, votes on settlements, and new ordinances by following Dave Glowacz live-tweeting or my notes.
Documenters: Board of Ethics
Board of Ethics amendment to lobbying practices