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Perspective: I believe her; the CTU president said what she said about disabled CPS students

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By Adrienne Samuels-Gibbs 
| The TRiiBE
Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) President Stacy Davis Gates made headlines earlier this month for something that has little to do with advancing the goals of her constituency. In a members-only meeting, she reportedly mocked outgoing Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Pedro Martinez by describing him as a special education student who can’t be suspended. It was an off-the-cuff remark. A jab.
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Can't Fight the Music: How Stevie Wonder's song 'Happy Birthday' Persuaded a Nation to Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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By Adrienne Samuels-Gibbs 
| Substack
Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -9:12 Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade. When Stevie Wonder released the song “Happy Birthday,” in 1981, he made a political and social statement that changed the course of United States history. The musical genius penned the song to remind U.S. lawmakers and voters that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr deserved to be recognized with a national holiday.
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Walgreens CEO Rosalind Brewer caught in political furor over sale of abortion drug mifepristone

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By Adrienne Samuels-Gibbs 
| Chicago Sun-Times
Ever since the world learned Deerfield-based Walgreens was scuttling plans to sell an abortion pill in 21 states, all eyes have been on the health care giant and its CEO, Rosalind Brewer. Brewer, who has held the top spot for two years, is one of only about 50 women leading a Fortune 500 company. Walgreens has since adjusted its language surrounding its plans, now saying it will distribute the drug, mifepristone, in states where it is legal to do so.
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