People power in the streets, jazz music on the sheets.
“Frequently, the oppression…against LGBTQ people is used as an excuse for American imperial adventures,” said Andy Thayer of the Gay Liberation Network. “And make no mistake, gays are oppressed in Iran, as they are around the world. But the last thing this country should be doing to support LGBTQ people is bombing them.”
Protesters chanted against ICE and CPD, with one protester performing “traditional Spanish folk dance” on the line.
The new generation can’t afford risks; it graduates with obscene loans, can’t find a career, yet endures. And on Thursday night, it vibes.
“We actually had this protest planned before everything that went down in L.A…National Guard should never, ever, ever be called on people that are just protesting for a just and sane society,” said Flores.
“Where is justice? We were promised justice, but we have not received what we were promised.” Clements finished his remarks with a call to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021, which passed the US House, but died in the Senate.
“Our great and esteemed president,” he paused and sighed, looking to the ceiling, “I can’t even say his name, it's so wonderful,” he admitted, to an outburst of laughter from both sides of the room.
As for Kevin and The Quicksavers, I can’t wait to see what summer brings. Some of them are still working on getting, or shaking, off the graduation gowns, so the skybox is the limit. And like any good speedrunner, they can break that easily.
Sangalang is an up-and-comer that's been up-and-going in Chicago for a few years now.
“These parents who are scared and worried, they should know that no matter what, we’re going to stand up with them and show up...When trans kids are under attack, what do we do? Stand up, fight back. Or we stand in the back and watch a school board meeting.”
"Ignorance is longer an excuse. Fear is no longer an excuse. 'I didn't know' is no longer an option."
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![[1/2] BROADVIEW, IL, SATURDAY, 1/17/26 – Over 300 protesters braved freezing temps and high winds to hold a rally at the Broadview ICE facility/de facto detention center, hosting speeches by several local organizers and political organizers, followed by a seemingly spontaneous march.](https://scontent-dfw5-3.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/619408199_17976801074968438_5542077311778625109_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=108&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0FST1VTRUxfSVRFTS5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=ajk6bncec4IQ7kNvwF-IQ81&_nc_oc=AdlaNsva5-0kMBn-EDHtEONmcH9g83nAILMwOjbDEterOXkgJWWVPqzqFdcwKSPrC_A&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-3.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=0E2RkXU-M3D3xFZjEVSsdQ&oh=00_AfplxT4r57uXk_0nF4pKidb_Ue9Ydq-Cu_g6PcZPJ48pGQ&oe=6976E185)
![2025 - “The People’s Power” [3/3]](https://scontent-dfw6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/615211141_17976107606968438_684510928893151655_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0FST1VTRUxfSVRFTS5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=Ib65XZl3-YEQ7kNvwGVNURC&_nc_oc=Adlteqhbrh4RYvN2MmWhqotxqhTyusnPGbmNK4ieih6tf2OsFVO43rkBkyxxK5OmxNM&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=0E2RkXU-M3D3xFZjEVSsdQ&oh=00_AfrOB1vQDAg4aaT50ebqJJ6UyuCetGfOQaAH9Jlu4AsmBw&oe=6976E4C4)
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![2025 - “The People’s Power” [1/3]](https://scontent-dfw5-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/613543538_17975975156968438_2773293483030210133_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=107&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0FST1VTRUxfSVRFTS5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=90dUAx07OYEQ7kNvwHsICGg&_nc_oc=AdlgMaD7btXNqwEzR8DSN2cjQvPFJyAeWJFJIoooTCUkyEM_38R42NiZHmgrKgozPRs&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=0E2RkXU-M3D3xFZjEVSsdQ&oh=00_AfosYzDNyfNZT5UrkgqGAMAebRLrSJZP43VLrTrtoVvUmg&oe=69770CB1)
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Blue Collar Jazz 