CHICAGO (December 11, 2018) – Renowned Chicago broadcast journalist, Charles Thomas, whose stellar career has spanned four decades, is joining Amara Enyia’s mayoral campaign as a senior advisor. He started …
Statements
The Commuter Tax
In concept, a commuter tax seems viable because it presumably affects non-Chicago residents. However, such a tax also has a few downsides. Specifically, corporations would think twice about where they are located …
Amara Statement on Mercy Hospital Shooting
(11/20/2018) Tamara O’Neal was like most women in America. She had a career she loved, a strong network of friends from her community, and hopes for a long, happy life. On …
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Amara Enyia Statement on Jeff Session Final Regressive Act as U.S. Attorney General
CHICAGO (Nov. 9, 2018) — “While I am relieved Jeff Sessions’ final regressive act as U.S. Attorney General won’t affect the consent decree in Chicago, it shows how little the …
Amara Enyia Statement on Jeff Session Resignation
CHICAGO (November 7, 2018) – “Jeff Sessions has been a disappointment as Attorney General. From his refusal to acknowledge the failure of policies like stop and frisk, to his egregious …
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Amara Statement on Millennial Turnout
Soaring turnout numbers by young voters is one of the most exciting trends of Tuesday’s general election, showing they have much greater interest in social justice, equality, and diversity than …
Amara Enyia Statement on Target Stores Closing in Black Communities
CHICAGO (November 1, 2018) – “News of Target stores closing in predominantly African American communities only underscores why it is so important that we work to support local businesses, and …
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Amara Enyia Statement on Chicago Police Officers Accused of Cover-Up in Van Dyke Case
CHICAGO (October 30, 2018) – ”The most single most effective element of police reform is to create a department in which transparency is valued and accountability is understood; in which service …
(Statement) Amara Enyia Statement on Synagogue Shooting/Gun Violence
CHICAGO (October 30, 2018) – “Eleven people were killed at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh on Saturday. Over this same weekend, 43 people were shot in Chicago – …
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Amara Enyia Statement on Rahm Emanuel Budget Address
CHICAGO (October 17, 2018) — “It is laudable the mayor abandoned an ill-advised borrowing plan so the next mayor can implement a new vision for the city; one that represents …
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