Brandon Johnson

Husband. Father. Educator. Organizer.
Cook County Commissioner, 1st District.
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Let's celebrate the amazing accomplishments of women throughout history while continuing to fight for a more equitable and just society where every woman can thrive. #HappyWomen'sHistoryMonth

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‼️ EMERGE: Clean Energy Workforce Development Cohort and partners are launching a recruitment for Ironworkers trainings starting April 10th!

Please register here: https://t.co/dWrNEvW0DP

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Happy Women's History Month everyone! Today we celebrate the remarkable Gwendolyn Brooks - the first African American woman to win a Pulitzer Prize for her poetic works. Let's keep honoring her legacy and the contributions of all women throughout history. #GwendolynBrooks #CCD1

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Today, we celebrate Margaret Burroughs! Thank you, for all that you have done to highlight and preserve our history and culture.

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We are excited to announce our 2023 Peggy Montes Heroine Awardee, Khalilah Johnson! We also welcome our new Women's Commissioner of the first district, Carol G. Johnson!

Congratulations to you both! 🎉🎉🎉

Watch Live here: https://t.co/sRQYzgtaGI

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Join the Cook County Commission on Women's Issues in celebrating the 26th Annual Peggy Montes Unsung Heroine Awards! This award, is designed to recover and highlight the influential contributions of women throughout Cook County.

Register here: https://t.co/jYGcnRkDiY

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Today we celebrate International Women's Day! Together we can forge women's equality. Collectively we can all #EmbraceEquity #InSolidarity
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Attention high school students the ILBCF is accepting applications. Students who are matriculating to an accredited 2- or 4-year post-secondary institution of higher learning are eligible and encouraged to apply.

Apply today!
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Veterans! Cook County is proud to partner with @RTMetroChicago offering free home repairs for Veterans. Apply today, https://t.co/hql90JXpAe

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Apply today! Cook County is proud to partner with @RTMetroChicago to complete indoor and outdoor repairs for at least 30 veteran-owned homes over the next two years. 🏡 For more information and to apply, visit: https://t.co/nSsPVN7zLk

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In the words of Fred Hampton, “We’ve got to face the fact that some people say you fight fire best with fire…We say you don’t fight racism with racism. We fight racism with solidarity.”

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H.S Students❗️
Use your voice and join Sarah's Inn to break the cycle of relationship violence. Get involved by participating in the 2023 Youth Voice Award!

Full project details: https://t.co/dDFtRFrcWp
#sarahs_inn #togetherstrong #youthvoiceaward #getinvolved #useyourvoice

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"First you have free breakfasts, then you have free medical care, then you have free bus rides, and soon you have FREEDOM." - Chm. Fred Hampton Jr.

Join the Hampton Foundation
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Proviso Township residents join us tonight! Click here to register: https://t.co/c3sgxhVTj7

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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, & for African Americans, the statistics are even more serious.

Take a moment today to learn more facts about your Heart Health, and the Heart Foundation here: https://t.co/YlPT51NRxi

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Celebrate our history with @BRONDIHOUSE and the Village of Broadview, thank you Mayor Katrina Thompson for bringing this experience!

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#BlackLivesMatteratSchoolWeek

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It was a pleasure to join Chief Judge Evans while visiting @buildchicago Thank you for your commitment to providing a creative & healing space for our youth to thrive. #restorativejustice #ccd1

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Commissioner Brandon Johnson and Judge Evans visit BUILD for an early site tour, discussing the County’s plans to extend Restorative Justice work deeper into the Austin community.

Photos by Paul Goyette

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Celebrating Black History Month

Chicago Black Arts Renaissance Pioneer & Author

Useni Eugene Perkins

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