Bill Johnson: “Yes or no, Mr. Secretary. I am out of time.”

I am counting on all of Chicago to resist in this moment.

The deputy mayor is a Black woman. The Department of Planning and Development is a Black woman. Infrastructure deputy mayor is a Black woman. Chief operations officer is a Black man. Budget director is a Black woman. Senior advisor is a…

Mayor Johnson is proud to have the most diverse administration in the history of our city. Our administration reflects the diversity and values of Chicago. Unfortunately, the current federal administration does not reflect either.

Black folks will be here in this city and in cities across America, protecting this democracy, protecting humanity, because that's what Black people have always done.