Mark Anthony Florido

Community Organizer • Social Justice Educator • Leadership Coach • Food Lover. @AAMProgressives & @AAAJ_Chicago Board Member —— opinions are mine

[Critical Resistance @C_Resistance]

In just 2 years (2019-2021), at least 178 people who called 911 were killed by the responding cops, according to WaPo. The killing of Sonya Massey, a 36 yr old Black woman, is the latest horror demonstrating why police are the antithesis to safety. Policing must be dismantled.

[solange knowles @solangeknowles]

first words Sonya Massey said at her front door were “don’t hurt me”

she was told “why would we hurt you, you called us”

when have those words meant anything when your black and woman in this country

when do those words protect you from not being murdered in your kitchen, in your bedroom, with your babies, or on your lawn

what is “reassurance”, in this place ?

rest in power Sonya Massey, and an abundance of love and power to Sonya’s family on this journey

[Mark Anthony Florido @MarkAFlorido]

Honored to be part of the Co-Governance Steering Committee with a great group of folks from across Chicago.

[Chicago United for Equity @cueChicago]

Through our partnership with the Office of Equity and Racial Justice (OERJ) we are proud to announce the Co-Governance Steering Committee! Learn about the members at https://t.co/pzaKZNkm81. #CoGovernance

[T-Pain @TPAIN]

She made us drinks
To drink
We drunk em
Got drunk

[Pastrami Mommy @ewelannawhite]

there’s a big difference between a couch nap and a bed nap. a couch nap is where you take a subtle little jaunt through your subconscious. a bed nap is where you succumb to the darkness much like an old sign getting engulfed by the bark of a tree

[Asian American Midwest Progressives @AAMProgressives]

Have you RSVPed to our AAMP It Up Summer Social & Fundraiser? It’s 2 days away!

Do it now: https://t.co/GsdTW3S4bQ

We are so excited to share the awesome work that AAMP is doing across the Midwest and what we have in store for the future!

#AAMPItUp

[Asian American Midwest Progressives @AAMProgressives]

🚨 We’re less than a week away! 🚨
We are so excited to see everyone at our AAMP It Up Summer Social & Fundraiser. Make sure you RSVP now: https://t.co/GsdTW3S4bQ

Get excited for some community, some drinks, and Filipino food courtesy of Kubo Chicago!

#AAMPItUp

[Asian American Midwest Progressives @AAMProgressives]

🎟️ Did you get your tickets yet? 🎟️

We wanted to give a 📣Big Shoutout 📣 to our Champion Hosts & Host Committee for supporting our AAMP Up The Power Summer Social & Fundraiser!

RSVP or become a host here: https://t.co/GsdTW3S4bQ

[Asian American Midwest Progressives @AAMProgressives]

Join us on Thursday, September 7th from 6-8pm at Kubo Chicago for a night of celebration and power building.

Get Your Tickets: https://t.co/GsdTW3S4bQ

Suggested donation. Light dinner and one free drink ticket per attendee will be provided.

#AAMPItUp

[Asian American Midwest Progressives @AAMProgressives]

As organizations committed to supporting immigrants and refugees and centering the needs of our most vulnerable community members, we strongly support the move to convert the Broadway Armory into a temporary shelter for recently arrived asylum-seekers. #ImmigrantsWelcome

[Jules Eileen Roscoe Fitzgerald @julesaroscoe]

BREAKING: SEGA of America workers have voted to unionize 91-26, forming the first multi-departmental video game union in U.S. history.
https://t.co/kJgDvXh6lz

[Mark Anthony Florido @MarkAFlorido]

“We have the tremendous responsibility to invest in special education, empower [Local School Councils], and create a family agenda that centers those most impacted” - @JiananShi of @ILRaiseYourHand, newly appointed Chicago School Board President https://t.co/m1CWTolXe0

[Delia Ramirez @DeliaRamirezIL]

My name is Delia Ramirez, and I’m a progressive Democrat who was recently elected as the first Latina Congresswoman from the Midwest–and I’m only 35 followers away from 25,000! Will you follow me and retweet this so I can reach even more new supporters?

[Michael Harriot @michaelharriot]

Before you begin your thinkpiece, the Supreme Court DID NOT strike down Affirmative Action

Admission preferences for legacies, donors, employee families and special recommendations are still allowed

The Court struck down Affirmative Action For everyone except WHITE PEOPLE

[The Associated Press @AP]

BREAKING: The U.S. Supreme Court rules colleges and universities must stop considering race in admissions, putting an end to affirmative action in higher education. https://t.co/qCOtkgbxQO

[IL Cultural Workers United AFSCME @ilcwuafscme]

Please meet our newest siblings, Museum of Science & Industry Workers United (MSIWU/AFSCME)!

[Kelly Bauer @BauerJournalism]

PITCHES WANTED: @BlockClubCHI is looking for Pride Month stories based in Chicago!

Think:
🌈 Feature on Chicago LGBTQ-owned business.
🌈 Looking back on a piece of lesser-known local LGBTQ history.
🌈 Highlighting an advocate/group/nonprofit that uplifts LGBTQ Chicagoans.
etc.

[Neighbors For Angela Clay @ClayFor46]

Y'all, I cannot wait to get to City Council and Get Stuff Done 🙃

[Mark Anthony Florido @MarkAFlorido]

Can’t wait to make the 46th Ward a better place for all alongside @ClayFor46!

[Asian American Midwest Progressives @AAMProgressives]

Congratulations Angela Clay!!!We’re so excited to work with @ClayFor46 as the 46th ward’s next alderperson in Chicago City Council! AAMP is proud to be part of the people-powered movement that made this victory possible ✨#ClayFor46