Insights from Brandon Johnson's Inauguration and Mayoral Term in Chicago
TL;DR
Brandon Johnson became the 57th mayor of Chicago on Monday, with several takeaways from his inauguration day, including an awkward hug with his predecessor Lori Lightfoot, a joke about his past debts, and a comparison between the deaths of Adam Toledo and Officer Aréanah Preston. Activists from the Chicago Teachers Union and the Service Employees International Union were present, and gospel star Karen Clark Sheard brought down the house with her performance. The People's Ball featured rapper Common and mascots from Chicago sports teams.
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