Teresa Xie's Photo Blog

Ice cream man for a warm Memorial Day. A picture perfect moment; feet in the water. A technology free break or so it seems? Chicago Bears fans always find time to snap a photo! Taking a breather from a chaotic week. A communion of animals and people enjoying the same view. Sniffing through the cracks, hoping to find something special. Friends or lovers?  Definitely lovers. Moment of reflection... Good food and good company! A memorial of what once was. A memorial of what it means to be young and under the sun. Helicopter over the lake Promontory Point Aqua-city

On March 11th, 2016, Trump's rally at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago got called off. However, it was only because the event became extremely nasty and violent due to an overwhelming amount of hate from both Trump's supporters, as well as his protesters. Here are some photos of those who took a firm stand without having to resort to violence.

social justice (noun): the view that everyone deserves equal economic, political and social rights and opportunities Chicago is known for depicting its history and struggles through murals all over the city. Many of these murals deal with themes such as freedom, justice and equality. Bringing to light social issues, these murals are hard to miss and in a way become a crucial part of the neighborhood and community which they are part of. Sírvales - Jeff Zimmerman ((the right to receive an education)) Increíbles Las Cosas Q'Se Ven - Jeff Zimmerman ((roots of the immigrant community - the right to have equal opportunities)) Unknown ((the fight for equal opportunities)) Wall of Hope - Yollacalli Arts Reach ((the fight for equal rights and opportunities)) Gulliver en el pais de las Maravillas - Jonathan Swift ((breaking free from societal restrictions and barriers)) Unknown ((the right to equal education opportunities...

Aida Bašić: "Because of Islam, I am appreciative and thankful for everything that I have. My family's interpretation of Islam emphasizes the appreciation of family because God put you in your family for a reason. You only have one mother and one father and you should always cherish that." Faten Yousef: "My religion teaches me faith, and understanding the cultural aspect of it as well. I also respect the values I grew up with and following those values throughout my life." Khateeja Khan: "It teaches me to faithful especially through praying five times a day. It's important to me as a Muslim, because that's what we are required to do and that is what I believe in. Practicing my religion through peace is essential in my life." Rani Zayed: "I learned to have a lot of respect for my parents. Islam teaches us how to treat our parents and no matter what, to be there for them through hardships and tough times." ...