Reminder: The Bears moved from Chicago DECADES AGO!

Reminder: The Bears moved from Chicago DECADES AGO!

COLUMN: In my first column in a long time with the Chicago Reader, I discuss a documentary detailing the events of the 2014 Jackie Robinson West saga, and the hard feelings that remain. chicagoreader.com/city-life/ja...

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Remember, Colin Kaepernick addressed his teammates in the aftermath of the protest. While some of them disagreed, they voted for him to win a team award for “inspirational and courageous play.” Seems like Jaxson Dart’s rally appearance was a surprise. www.si.com/nfl/2016/12/...

👇🏾 “But be careful of who you invite to the cookout. The guest might seem right at home with a plate of Big Mama’s potato salad, as they are with a MAGA movement that is trying to wipe out Big Mama’s congressional district.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/730...

Evergreen… www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...

We won the league. #COYG

We did it. #COYG

One more step. #COYG #OneNilToTheArsenal

Love this frame. This is from a bygone era when music stores gave customers posters of their favorite artists.

In 2026 -- in any year, for that matter -- it remains nonsensical not to quote Black people in stories about park spaces becoming cost-effective, especially since we have had access for decades.

An old family friend/fraternity brother was a position coach for several years at Mississippi State, so I tend to believe Lane Kiffin's recruiting difficulties. Ask yourself why Jackson State has more Pro Football Hall of Famers than Ole Miss.

Remaining consistent > switching up

Buddy got Raya’s arm

Last night I took my daughter to a probate show. She had some questions/comments: “What’s with the Yo-ing?” “You have too many fraternity brothers. It’s kind of confusing.” 🤣 👌🏾♦️

For Chicago native John W. Rogers Jr., the destruction of Black Wall Street hits close to home as his great-grandfather, J.B. Stradford, was a survivor of the white supremacist attack that left his Greenwood hotel destroyed and leveled. https://to.wttw.com/4eiRiKc

I believe it’s time to log off. Yikes

My daughter’s team lost pretty bad today. After the 5th or 6th goal, the goalie from her team tackled a kid from the other team. Pretty wild scene. I was like:

That last episode of Abbott Elementary shows the importance of having people in our lives — and careers — who have institutional knowledge.

“The videos sparked misleading reports from some dirt sheets that cover the industry that someone had been stabbed. But according to a police report obtained by the Sun-Times, Berwyn officers found that no stabbing occurred.” chicago.suntimes.com/news/2026/04...

Here’s what I’ll say about recent events: I took a concealed carry/gun safety class. We went around the room to explain why we were there. Most of women said they needed protection from some guy who wouldn’t leave them alone after a relationship went bad.

From @theathletic.com: A statue of a Texas Ranger was removed from the Dallas airport because it was believed to be based on a ranger known for enforcing school segregation. The Texas Rangers then gave this controversial statue a home at their ballpark.  nyti.ms/4crcr1U

Happy JACKIE ROBINSON DAY! On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson debuted with the Brooklyn Dodgers, marking the end of MLB segregation. But if the NFL hadn't also been segregated, we would likely be celebrating someone else today. That's because Jackie Robinson would have been in the NFL.

Regarding Jackie Robinson Day, I hope that MLB and baseball fans understand the full meaning of what No.42 endured. A few seasons ago, I went to the White Sox’s version of the event: A team employee and three fans asked why I was wearing a Dodgers No. 42 jersey.

I’ve seen the film below. As someone who covered the particulars and has a daughter playing youth sports, I have a lot to say. Maybe a column? We’ll see.

I'll never forget being a cashier during Covid. One lady screamed at me while I checked her out to not "touch" her food. I explained that's not possible. Plus, lots of people touch your food. They have picked, washed, processed, packaged, transported and stocked your food. People make food.

Sky draft pick analysis just for you. yes you! www.theixsports.com/features/gab...

Temperatures are predicted to jump to 78 on Monday and 80 on Tuesday, staying in the mid 70s and low 80s through the end of the week. While Monday is likely to be dry, there's a chance for storms to hit the city every day through this coming weekend.

Outstanding show

Chicagoans rallied around Turner’s death and began what would be nearly a decade of literally putting their bodies on the line to push UChicago to re-open their L1 adult trauma center. @evanfmoore.bsky.social and I attended a protest there in 2013: readjack.wordpress.com/2013/02/05/p...

Dawn Staley addresses the Geno Auriemma interaction in a postgame interview with ESPN's Holly Rowe.

I went to the new Harold’s location that opened up around the way. The chicken was dry and some of fries were burnt. Not great Bob.

When a Black man isn’t shucking and jiving, we’re often described as “aloof” and “aggressive.” One day, folks will learn that certain words land different.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers say they'll change name of César Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day following sexual abuse allegations.

We are proud to announce the guest editor of The Year's Best Sports Writing 2026, coming this fall: @mirinfader.bsky.social, best-selling author and senior writer at The Athletic. Submit stories from the 2025 calendar year to [email protected]

They have an Oscar winner 🥺

Happy St.Patrick’s Day from the undisputed champion of TV series. The Wire

Being a retired bouncer/doorguy knowing I don’t have to work on St. Patrick’s Day never never ever ever again:

🎶Can’t slide you/no, not today/I know all about where you stay🎶

The Instacart driver called me O.G.

The Barnes & Noble Hyde Park opening discourse is weird. I’m all for indie/Black owned bookstores. However, I’m most likely to find my own book at B&N. Also, my local Black owned bookstore makes it very clear regarding community support. More bookstores the merrier.

How Chicago blues musicians are preserving — and redefining — the genre’s sound: blockclubchi.co/46pAFYr

Booker T. Washington, a Hampton Alumnus, founded Tuskegee Institute. The other guy is a college dropout. We in the upside down, gang.

Some folks have a negative view of hockey and/or hockey culture. Recent events have told these folks this is why I think the way I do.

I briefly entertained the possibility of telling my daughter to chill a bit. Recent events are telling me to let her know to crank that shit up.

Mood: 🎶Try Jesus/Please don’t try me because I fight.”🎶