Twenty years ago, Chicago became the first city in the nation to pass a law requiring firms doing business with the city to disclose whether they profited from slavery. Designed to expose the horrors of the slave trade and its foundational role in America’s economy, the ordinance requires the city’s chief procurement officer to report annually to the Chicago City Council about the disclosures made by firms that provide goods or services to the city.
Maybe WTTW would care to comment on their known association with convicted criminals; they’ve had enough politicians on the show to fill Calumet Harbor!
Pat S.
3 years ago
What a ridiculous requirement. I authored a letter regarding a firm I represented that didn’t exist before 1934.
Simply absurd and, yes, a way to keep that pot of racism boiling.
Chunky Puree
3 years ago
Over 150 yrs some people/companies may have been involved with slave issues. All the people involved are long dead and probably most of the companies are no longer in business so let’s dig around and manufacture some social issues to stir the pot of racism. Good idea!
Lion's Choice
3 years ago
Chicago Is A Dead Broke Unflushed Crime Toilet — But City Hall Is Spending Tax Dollars On Investigating Corporate Ties To Slavery That Ended 160 Years Ago
Traice
3 years ago
Does this include slavery that is actually happening today, looking at you China, or do we continue to hold people accountable today for what happened in the past that they had no control over? Sounds like a typical Chicago shake down to me.
A largely unasked question is becoming glaring: Is Illinois doing all it should to use artificial intelligence to make government cost less and work better? So far, the evidence says no.
Maybe WTTW would care to comment on their known association with convicted criminals; they’ve had enough politicians on the show to fill Calumet Harbor!
What a ridiculous requirement. I authored a letter regarding a firm I represented that didn’t exist before 1934.
Simply absurd and, yes, a way to keep that pot of racism boiling.
Over 150 yrs some people/companies may have been involved with slave issues. All the people involved are long dead and probably most of the companies are no longer in business so let’s dig around and manufacture some social issues to stir the pot of racism. Good idea!
Chicago Is A Dead Broke Unflushed Crime Toilet — But City Hall Is Spending Tax Dollars On Investigating Corporate Ties To Slavery That Ended 160 Years Ago
Does this include slavery that is actually happening today, looking at you China, or do we continue to hold people accountable today for what happened in the past that they had no control over? Sounds like a typical Chicago shake down to me.