Chicago has always defied kidnappings of our neighbors - Chicago Reader Even after the passage of the 1850 Fugitive Slave Act, local officials and everyday people resisted the legalized abductions of men, women, and children who had escaped slavery

My latest for the Reader, a story about how Chicagoans made it really, really rough on out-of-town goons who tried to abduct Black folks off their streets.
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The history of the South Side of Chicago is one of Black excellence and strength, making life more affordable and accessible. That's the legacy I'll bring with me to the U.S. Senate as I fight for economic justice and opportunity. @6figga-dilla.bsky.social

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You Don't Know Chi | Ep 04 | Logan Square with Mayor Lori Lightfoot YouTube video by 6figga_dilla

Episode 04 of You Don’t know Chi is out now.. Go watch it

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Tap in with me…. Episode 2 of “You Don’t Know Chi” dropping this Friday (12/13) on YOUTUBE. Link below

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This is dope! S/o to @6figga-dilla.bsky.social

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You Don’t Know Chi! Episode 01 YouTube video by 6figga_dilla

If you have any interest in Chicago history, you likely already know to listen to @6figga-dilla.bsky.social, but just in case you didn't, the first episode of his new series is out and you should absolutely watch it:

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In Chicago… You’re either from Chicago or from the Chicagoland area… There’s a complexity to it 😂. But there’s certainly a relationship between the city and the burbs. Learn more about it on my new show, ‘You Don’t Know Chi’. Premiering 11/29 on YouTube.

Chicago urban historian Sherman 'Dilla' Thomas launching new YouTube show Urban historian Sherman "Dilla" Thomas is launching his own show on YouTube, called "You Don't Know Chi."

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‘You don’t know Chi’… A new show by me! Be sure to follow me on YouTube @6figga_dilla… Show premieres Black Friday (11/29)

ComEd Fired Him. Now, Urban Historian Shermann ‘Dilla’ Thomas Is Launching His Own Show The history program will highlight "the positive aspects of Chicago and its amazing history." It's one of many projects Thomas will focus on after ComEd laid him off following a decade with the compan...

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Dropping a new show about Chicago on YouTube 11/29. Please tap in with me… @6figga_dilla

A Chicago historian is here 👋🏽