A Blog About Living in Chicago
Since the election of former President Obama back in 2008, it’s been so many horrible things written about the city of my birth that I decided to create a blog series about Chicago. Written by an actual Chicago native who has lived here since she was born with the exception of the seven months of when she lived in Minneapolis. She is me and this is my experience of Chicago.
My Latest Posts
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- What Is Black?“Black” is not a single thing. It’s a constellation. Black is a people, first—descendants of Africa scattered by history’s rough hands: trade winds, chains, migrations, love, survival. Not a monolith,… Read more: What Is Black?
- Black Walnut Ice CreamThe weirdest things can unlock childhood memories. Yesterday, a friend mentioned how his mother used to eat black walnut ice cream, and suddenly a whole flood of memories came rushing… Read more: Black Walnut Ice Cream
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The Potty Mouth Granny 