This week's election of Brandon Johnson as the next mayor of #Chicago has invited a lot of comparisons to Harold Washington who was elected the first Black mayor of Chicago 40 years ago.

On the latest episode of #UnsungHistory with guest Dr. Gordon Mantler, we're looking at Harold Washington, the coalition who elected him & the challenges he faced in office.

Listen at https://www.unsunghistorypodcast.com/harold-washington or anywhere #podcasts are found.

#History #Politics #WindyCity #BrandonIsBetter #Midwest #histodons

RT @MatthewBorus: A man with a handful of Vallas lit saw my Brandon palm cards and said, “That’s who I want, Johnson. They stuck me with this.”

A reminder that electioneering can be a way to get by, regardless of what you think of the candidate. But lots of us are out because #BrandonIsBetter

Wonder if #Chicago sees a spike in births 9 months from tonight #brandonisbetter #LetsGoBrandon

RT @rweingarten
I've watched Paul Vallas ruin the New Orleans schools system. I've watched him divide and tear communities apart. For Betsy DeVos' PAC to come in and support Vallas tells you everything you need to know about him. #BrandonIsBetter

My polling location is a gymnasium and I love it.

#Chicago, go vote! You have until 7pm today. #brandonisbetter

@dominic we did our part! Just got back from the #MargateFieldHouse and we #GoVote #BrandonIsBetter #BrandonJohnson #Leni #48Ward

We voted! #BrandonIsBetter #BrandonJohnson #LeniManaaHoppenworth #48Ward

RT @bebopott
Gee - I wonder who the Chicago Republican Party is hoping wins tonight during their Election Night Watch Party 🤔🤔

Chicago - Let's send Paul Vallas & his Republican friends back to Palos Heights tonight

#BrandonIsBetter

RT @MatthewBorus
A man with a handful of Vallas lit saw my Brandon palm cards and said, “That’s who I want, Johnson. They stuck me with this.”

A reminder that electioneering can be a way to get by, regardless of what you think of the candidate. But lots of us are out because #BrandonIsBetter

Hey if you’re in #Chicago, make sure you go out and vote for #BrandonJohnson today!! Paul Vallas doesn’t care about the city! #BrandonIsBetter

RT @anthonyfor17
Just voted for @Brandon4Chicago —Get out and vote Chicago!

#BrandonIsBetter

RT @Rtaylor515
"Chicago works together"
- Mayor Harold Washington

"A better, stronger, safer Chicago is possible"
- Brandon Johnson

Lets do this family. #BrandonIsBetter

RT @Students4Brand
Today is the LAST DAY to vote BRANDON JOHNSON for Mayor of Chicago. The race is incredibly tight, so bring a friend to the polls, call your relatives, and make sure you cast your ballot by 7 pm!! @Brandon4Chicago #BrandonIsBetter

It's time, Chicago! #BrandonIsBetter

If you haven't already voted, get out there and do it! #BrandonIsBetter

https://truthout.org/articles/april-4-runoff-may-determine-whether-chicago-remains-playground-for-the-wealthy/ #Chicago #Mayor #BrandonIsBetter #BrandonJohnson

RT @citygirl622
The anxiety about this countdown is killing me. Tomorrow can't come fast enough. Tonight, I am lighting my candle, saying my prayers, and calling the ancestors. We are claiming this win for Brandon Johnson and the city of Chicago! #BrandonIsBetter ❤️✊🏼
#Chicago #Vote #NoVallas

RT @ILschoolwatch
This video of Vallas with the leader of Awake should have ended his campaign.

Vallas urging Awake allies to “Take Your Schools Back!” implies they belong to anti-LGBTQ, anti-DEI elites that push an extreme political agenda.

Vote for public education, Chicago.

#BrandonIsBetter https://twitter.com/ampersoned/status/1642943237169070084

All of this should disqualify Paul Vallas, and not just his "lifetime Democrat" status

Please get out to vote #BrandonIsBetter

PART 3 will get into many more receipts, including documenting the birth of Awake IL

All of this should disqualify Paul Vallas, and not his "lifetime Democrat" status

Please get out to vote #BrandonIsBetter

PART 3 will get into many more receipts, including documenting the birth of Awake IL