Chicago Mayor Appoints First Deputy Mayor for Community Safety

Willie Mays, a baseball legend, faced housing discrimination when trying to buy a home in San Francisco in 1957, highlighting the pervasive issue of housing discrimination in California. His struggle led to national headlines and intervention by the mayor, eventually allowing the Mays family to move in. In Los Angeles, the history of over half of the city's founders having African ancestry was repressed for years, emphasizing the racial categorization during colonization. Mayor Johnson appointed Garien Gatewood as the first-ever deputy mayor of community safety in Chicago, aiming to address root causes of crime and violence with a holistic approach. The Johnson administration in Chicago is seen as favorable for community organizers and progressive agendas, although tensions exist, such as the migrant housing crisis exacerbating strains between Black and brown residents. Voter apathy driven by personal preference is a concern, while initiatives like youth mentorship in Oakland aim to counter it.