Tim King

President, Urban Prep Foundation

[Tim King @TimKing]

Will the end of Affirmative Action in college admissions & the start of compensating college athletes reinforce the notion that Black bodies are more important than Black minds? My piece on @Medium looks for the answer. https://t.co/vLW3anu2r7

[Tim King @TimKing]

“Michael” Isn’t About the Facts. It’s About the Feeling. Many critics are tough on the film. But audiences don’t care — and that’s kinda the point. https://t.co/tq8TvIHD3o

[Tim King @TimKing]

No more @ChicagoBears games…for now. But this season was still a win for #Chicago. I explain why in the @ChicagoTribune. #BearDown 🐻⬇️
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[Tim King @TimKing]

After this travesty of a music video dropped forty years ago, the @ChicagoBears shut out the Rams 24–0 at @SoldierField.

Let’s Ram It like that again, Chicago!!🐻⬇️ #BearDown

[Tim King @TimKing]

The work @RichardERoeper has done at the @Suntimes over all these years has been incredible and Chicago is better for it. Many people think of him as a “just” a film critic, but he has also authored countless books, written weekly columns about the everyday person, provided commentary in national publications, hosted TV shows and supported community organizations. I can’t wait to see what’s next as he continues adding to an already brilliant career!!

[Richard Roeper @RichardERoeper]

After more than 37 years at the Chicago Sun-Times, I have decided to accept a buyout. My last day will be this Friday. It's been a great privilege--but I am moving forward. I have no intention of stopping or even slowing down. Cheers.
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[Tim King @TimKing]

@RichardERoeper The work @RichardERoeper has done at the @Suntimes over all these years has been incredible and Chicago is better for it. Can’t wait to see what’s next as he continues adding to an already brilliant career!!

[Tim King @TimKing]

@RichardERoeper THIS!!! 👍🏽 👍🏽 The fact of the matter is, the fires may still be burning by the scheduled ceremony date. They should announce 1) everything is on hold until the fires are contained and 2) the ceremony will be a fundraiser to rebuild LA.

[Tim King @TimKing]

I’m hearing there will be action taken on CEO Martinez at today’s ⁦@ChiPubSchools⁩ Board special meeting. Will the outcry described in this excellent @chicagotribune⁩ ed actually follow? “Brandon Johnson mocks Chicago voters with CPS power play” https://t.co/C2DmqxZ6FX

[Tim King @TimKing]

We've all heard how this presidential election is “the most consequential.” But here in Chicago, our votes will have the biggest impact in the historic @ChiPubSchools Board Elections. CPS has been rocked by scandal, budget crises, and leadership drama. It’s time to step up & be the superheroes to save our schools. For the first time, we can elect the CPS Board and make our voices heard. I delve more deeply in this topic @medium: https://t.co/mAPUU4toC4. Let’s vote for change together Chicago! #Chicago #2024Elections #Vote

[Tim King @TimKing]

The Board’s abrupt resignation puts CPS in a worse position at a bad time. There is no excuse for it. The fact that they are completely silent takes the act from irresponsible to cowardly. We haven’t even had a public statement from them announcing that they were resigning do we? As for the new Board, at the very least they should’ve attended the City Council Education meeting. Even if they’re not “officially” on the Board, they are the Board appointees/designates. Someone has to step-up, lead and take responsibility. If the old Board has gone and the new Board hasn’t been seated, then that means there is currently no Chicago Board of Education. Is that even legal?

[Tim King @TimKing]

Soooo are we not going to talk about how none of the new CPS Board members showed up to the City Council’s Education meeting, CPS canceled the monthly Board agenda meeting, AND the October CPS Board of Ed meeting has been postponed. until further notice? This is all really concerning. https://t.co/d4Xb0bLzlr

[CPS - Chicago Public Schools @ChiPubSchools]

The October 2024 Chicago Board of Education Meeting, originally scheduled for Thursday, October 24 at 10:30 a.m., is being rescheduled. As soon as a new date is determined, the information will be posted.

[Tim King @TimKing]

Big thanks to @CookSheriffIL @TomDart @UrbanPrep @arneduncan @ChicagoCred @MPInitiatives @edu_post and everyone in #Chicago and beyond working to end the gun violence that took Mr. Wordlaw from us. #WeBelieve #FindingHopeInTragedy https://t.co/to7UtWkZUj

[Tim King @TimKing]

A Letter to Rafael Wordlaw, My Murdered Former Student

Dear Mr. Wordlaw,

You did good. We must do better.

A key tenet of the Urban Prep Creed is “We have a responsibility to our family, community, and world.” I remember when you first walked through the doors of Urban Prep in 2006; your dedication, commitment, and focus were evident. From graduating high school, to earning a college degree, to working at Urban Prep, to becoming a Deputy Sheriff, you understood the assignment and the part you had to play in its completion.

As a city, we should have done more to keep you, and your twenty-one Urban Prep brothers who’ve lost their lives to gun violence, from harm.

As a city, we should elect leaders who—like you—protect life, enforce laws to keep guns and criminals off the street, help people in crisis, and ensure that neighborhoods are safe.

As a city, we should not tolerate even a single incident of gun violence, let alone the more than 1,800 shootings that have occurred in Chicago so far this year.

Your life was taken by the sixty-nine shots fired at you, but the good you’ve done and the lives you’ve changed endure. Your spirit is bulletproof.

In your honor, I recommit to fighting for the changes needed to prevent such senseless acts. I hope others will join me. We owe at least that much to you and to all those whose lives have been destroyed by violence.

Thank you for giving us so much of you for 31 brief years. You deserved more time with us and more from us.

You did good. And because of that, we will do better.

Rest in Peace.

We Believe,

Mr. King

[Tim King @TimKing]

Mr. Wordlaw was a member of @UrbanPrep’s very first graduating class. An absolutely wonderful human being who was committed to making the world a better place. #RestInHeaven #WeBelieve

[Cook County Sheriff's Office @CookSheriffIL]

We are mourning the death of Correctional Deputy Rafael Wordlaw who was shot and killed Tuesday morning. He was loved by all who knew him. Our hearts are broken for his family, friends, and colleagues.

[Tim King @TimKing]

Mr. Wordlaw was an unforgettable member of @UrbanPrep’s first graduating class and was among the first alumni to work full-time at Urban Prep after he earned his college degree. He continued giving back to his community with @CookSheriffIL @TomDart. His murder is beyond tragic. Rest in Heaven Mr. Wordlaw. #WeBelieve https://t.co/bynfbTDRHl

[Tim King @TimKing]

@RichardERoeper He shoots! He scores!!

[Tim King @TimKing]

It’s (Black) Greek to me! #OhhSix #HoneyDont #IYKYK via ⁦@nytimes⁩ https://t.co/eSCQL8PsUk

[Tim King @TimKing]

Attention Media: PLEASE be consistent in the use of names/titles. It is inappropriate (and kinda offensive) to refer to Kamala Harris as “Kamala”, while calling Donald Trump, “Trump” and Joe Biden, “Biden” in the same story. #JustSayin #WordsMatter