The TRiiBE

09/05/2025

NEW — It is expected that President Donald Trump will send a massive surge of federal agents to Chicago and its surrounding suburbs.

With all of this going on, 79th Street Renaissance Festival co-founder Carlos Nelson Nelson made it very clear: Trump won’t affect the festival in any way.

“This belongs to our community and this is truly kind of a ground-up example of showcasing what a great event in our South Side community should look like,” Nelson said. “This really is about an event that’s really steeped on community engagement and Black folks celebrating each other and showcasing what a great place our community is.”

Though we may be experiencing heavy political times, here's a list of festivals that will go on this weekend.

Read the full story here: https://thetriibe.com/2025/09/79th-street-renaissance-festival-black-and-bronze-and-other-chicago-happenings-this-weekend/

09/04/2025

NEW — Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL) Chicago has scheduled an emergency protest to take place outside the Naval Station Great Lakes this weekend.

“ICE has arrived at Naval Station Great Lakes and Trump says he’s sending in troops, too,” PSL Chicago wrote on its Instagram page. “It’s time to defend our communities. When we unite and fight, we win!”

Also, suburban mayors are alerting their residents about incoming surge of federal agents. Nearby west suburb Broadview has been the location of many protests as detainees are taken to a federal immigration and processing facility located there.

Lake County public officials posted a joint statement Wednesday, emphasizing that these crime and immigration operations are “coordinated entirely at the federal level." Naval Station, which is the largest training station for the entire Navy, is located near suburban North Chicago in Lake County.

Read the full story: https://thetriibe.com/2025/09/organizers-to-protest-saturday-outside-naval-station-great-lakes-as-chicagoland-prepares-for-trumps-deployment-plan/

09/04/2025

NEW — Are you looking for ways to resist?

As the reality of federal agents possibly occupying Chicago looms, organizers are hosting various workshops and trainings to inform people on how to report any misconduct by federal agents and other ways to stay safe.

The Coalition Against the Trump Agenda has created a mass text line for live updates while others have created helpful zines, workshops and trainings on how to report ICE and understanding your rights.

Read the full story: https://thetriibe.com/2025/09/we-keep-us-safe-trainings-workshops-and-resources-for-chicagoans-ahead-of-trumps-feds-deployment/

09/03/2025

NEW — How are Trump's military forces affecting Black neighborhoods and residents of Washington, D.C.?

Yesterday, the TRiiBE spoke with Zachary Parker, a 5th Ward Councilmember of the District of Columbia.

He spoke about instances like the one in video footage of Secret Service agents and local police patrolling a Black neighborhood, which has gone viral on TikTok. It was posted to TikTok on August 24.

"All of this is confronting residents of every background, but it is not surprising that when you have pretextual stops or that you're surging federal officers in certain communities in D.C. that's largely in Southeast or even in Ward 5, a community that I represent, that you're going to encounter more Black and brown folk — and in some context, lower income folks — that makes it easier to criminalize them," Parker told The TRiiBE.

Media reports say more than 1,600 arrests have been made in D.C. since Aug. 11. Trump took control of local policing and deployed the National Guard to assist.

Learn more here: https://thetriibe.com/2025/09/live-pritzker-to-meet-with-community-violence-intervention-leaders-in-pilsen-today/

TikTok footage from Trapflava Quan.
Video interview by The TRiiBE.

09/02/2025

LIVE RIGHT NOW: The TRiiBE unpacks Trump’s threats to deploy feds, troops to Chicago

Today’s show is discussing:

— What is happening in Washington, D.C. from the people who are on the ground

— What Chicagoans needs to understand about what’s coming, what impact it’ll have on our daily lives

— Solutions for crime beyond military occupation

— Inform Chicagoans about resources available to them, if they are detained during Trump’s increased federal enforcement

We're live on Youtube right now.
Click the link in bio to watch.

09/02/2025

On Aug 30, the city of Chicago cemented the legacy of Black Panther Party Chairman Fred Hampton, Sr. with a historic street naming.

On what would have been the Chairman’s 77th birthday, his son Chairman Fred Jr., his partner Mother Akua, surrounded by original Black Panther Party members, city officials and community members, gathered to honor the life and legacy of Chairman Fred Hampton, Sr.

The street naming dedication took place at 2337 Monroe, where Chairman Fred and Captain Mark Clark were assassinated by the feds in coordination with the Chicago Police Department.

The street is now named, Chairman Fred Hampton, Sr. Way.

More details: https://thetriibe.com/2025/09/city-of-chicago-cements-the-legacy-of-black-panther-chairman-fred-hampton-sr-with-street-naming/

08/31/2025

NEW — Chicago has been in President Trump's mouth a lot lately, claiming the city is "a hellhole" as he threatens to send in federal agents and troops to help with the crime problem.

But Chicago is seeing historic lows in crime. And Chicago’s tourism is up.

Chicago's Black history and foodie scene is also big selling point for those who visit.

“Despite what the news says,” said Shaneka Fields, the operations manager for the Black-owned soul food kitchen, Soulé Chicago. "We have a beautiful city. It has a lot to offer. And we have a lot of events.”

Read the full story here: https://thetriibe.com/2025/08/trump-says-chicago-is-an-undesirable-hellhole-but-tourists-and-transplants-keep-coming/

08/29/2025

NEW — The TRiiBE Team walked around Chicago's West Side to find out if people are "screaming" for President Donald Trump to send in military forces.

In an effort to corral support for his threats to send military forces to Chicago, Trump said on Aug. 22 that “African American ladies, beautiful ladies” are “screaming” for him to come to Chicago.

“They’re wearing red hats… African American ladies, beautiful ladies, they’re saying, ‘please, President Trump. Come to Chicago,’” Trump told a room full of reporters.

So, we thought: let’s ask them.

Read more of our coverage on Trump's plans to deploy troops to Chicago: https://thetriibe.com/2025/08/are-you-asking-for-president-trump-to-deploy-troops-to-chicago/

08/29/2025

NEW — Black organizers and elected leaders gathered today to denounce Trump’s threats to send military forces to Chicago.

They are developing a 30-day emergency response plan, which includes establishing mutual aid hubs and Know Your Rights training sessions.

Although details are scarce, Black organizers are coming up with a response plan to protect Chicagoans if Trump sends in the military.

08/29/2025

NEW — Anthony Driver, Jr., one of seven commissioners for Chicago's Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability (CCPSA), is stepping down from his role as president of the civilian oversight body.

Driver will remain a member of the commission and carry out his duties. Vice President Remel Terry will assume leadership duties until a new president is elected.

“It has been an honor to serve as the first president, and I look forward to continuing to serve as commissioner alongside my colleagues as we continue to build on this important foundation," Driver wrote in a press release.

Earlier this month, Driver launched his campaign for Congress in the 7th district. It's an open seat after U.S. Rep. Danny Davis (IL-7) said in late July that he would not seek a 16th term.

Read the full story here: https://thetriibe.com/2025/08/head-of-chicagos-civilian-oversight-board-to-step-down/

08/28/2025

NEW — Black organizers and elected leaders gathered today to denounce Trump’s threats to send military forces to Chicago.

They are developing a 30-day emergency response plan, which includes establishing mutual aid hubs and Know Your Rights training sessions.

“When the state fails to protect us, we have no choice but to protect ourselves, and we have always known how to do that. We've been doing that all along,” Equity and Transformation (E.A.T.) founder and executive director Richard Wallace said.

Mayor Brandon Johnson and members of his administration — including CPD Supt. Larry Snelling — also held a virtual press briefing this morning.

“We have not had any communication with the White House regarding the president’s purported desire to send federal troops into cities across America” Johnson said.

Read all of the details here: https://thetriibe.com/2025/08/black-organizers-elected-leaders-are-preparing-for-trumps-possible-military-deployment-to-chicago/

08/27/2025

NEW — TV and film casting director and consultant Thea Washington has been posting flyers on social media in hopes of recruiting Chicagoans for OWN TV’s “Ready to Love."

One challenge she’s come across, however, is finding single men.

”So the men, I think they are hiding or they are married,” Washington told The TRiiBE. “I don't know where they are, but we're looking for them.”

In an interview with The TRiiBE, Thea Washington gives us a little insider knowledge on the cast selection process.

Click the link to read the full story: https://thetriibe.com/2025/08/where-are-the-single-black-chicago-men-ready-to-love-wants-to-cast-you-for-its-forthcoming-season/