Karen Kring

Media strategist, journalist, photographer. Fan of public radio and strong storytelling. I believe creativity can save the world. I'm busier on Bluesky.

[Be A King @BerniceKing]

As we observe Black Music Month, this 1958 Jet cover reflects a part of my mother’s public life that is sometimes overlooked. Her voice and artistry were part of the freedom movement, and music was one of the ways she contributed to the struggle for justice.

Her artistry and her activism were never separate.

#CorettaScottKing #BlackMusicMonth #JetMagazine #JetBeauty #MLK

[The Figen @TheFigen_]

A lil girl was taking popcorn from Prince Harry, and he pretended not to notice so she could keep eating.

[Karen Kring @KRKring]

Thank you. David.

[David Axelrod @davidaxelrod]

"Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought."
-John F. Kennedy

[Karen Kring @KRKring]

@alanalda Monday morning you should get an email message from me via [email protected] . Is the email address still active?

[Chicago Journ Assoc @CJA_Updates]

ICYMI: Our member @KRKring recently interviewed our president, @maudlynei, for the 1st episode of @Media_Curious, a series that highlights members of the media, their jobs & the nature of news today. Take some time to watch! https://t.co/YfHX5Lh6Dh

[Karen Kring with .... @Media_Curious]

Chicago area news consumers: ICYMI: @MediaDervish talks to @KRKring about covering the Nov. election, the perspective that goes into her @Suntimes column, why journalists are essential workers and what she might be doing if she’d not pursued journalism. https://t.co/6AM49PCqB7

[Christiane Amanpour @amanpour]

“It's insanity.”

Fmr. USAID deputy admin. James Kunder, a GOP political appointee, argues the attempted dismantling of the agency makes no sense.

“We’re not making America great – we’re making America weak.”

[Rep. Gwen Moore @RepGwenMoore]

🔪ON THE GOP CHOPPING BLOCK: Programs that keep Americans afloat.

And for what? Trillions in tax cuts to the wealthiest Americans and corporations.

This is a direct attack on working families, children, and seniors.

[AFSCME @AFSCME]

RFK Jr. is an accomplice in billionaire's plans to rob our most vulnerable communities of critical health services to make the ultra-rich even richer. He may have been confirmed, but we're not going to stop organizing to protect public health. https://t.co/Pt0nWaSbBh

[Elizabeth Warren @SenWarren]

RFK Jr. is disqualified, dangerous, and cannot be given the power to make critical health care decisions for millions of Americans.

I'm headed to the floor to put up a fight against his nomination.

[Karen Kring @KRKring]

@BruceWolfChi I'm one of the few who knows what you are talking about.

[Pope Francis – ARCHIVE @Pontifex266Arch]

I ask you to be vigilant against the temptation to cultivate a warlike spirit. Be vigilant lest you be poisoned by propaganda that instils hatred, divides the world into friends to be defended and foes to be fought.

[Northwestern Medill @MedillSchool]

Happy birthday, Medill!

[Karen Kring @KRKring]

I'm on @bluesky at https://t.co/Y4tZDPVmG5 .

[Envision Unlimited @envisionchicago]

A @CDCgov report found that about 1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed w/ depression. Illinois isn't a state w/ high rates, but nearly 15% of people reported being depressed. Envision Unlimited offers behavioral health services. Call 773-506-3161 for info. https://t.co/JfWdzQwuDN

[Karen Kring @KRKring]

Love the folks at @envisionchicago's Westtown Center.

[Envision Unlimited @envisionchicago]

After months of drawing, painting, sanding & drilling, we hung a new sign on the fence of our Westtown Center! THANKS to all volunteer groups who helped, including @Stantec. Let us know what you think about our labor of love! Our members were involved in each step of the process!

[Envision Unlimited @envisionchicago]

You can tell summer is here because our members and staff are preparing the garden beds at our Edwin and Florence Frick Center! Vegetables planted here will be featured at our farm-to-table dinner in the fall. Stay tuned!
#EnvisionInAction #summerfun

[Karen Kring @KRKring]

@FamilyTravAssoc Story Idea: Travel Tips for People With Autism. Source is @envisionchicago. Let me know if you're interested.