#andrew brough

For Black America, moments of silence are no longer enough

A makeshift memorial outside Tops market in Buffalo, N.Y.Photo: Getty Images As of March, it has been 25 years since I had my introduction to society. My ninth birthday was in my sights, as was the end of the school year. Springtime in Chicagoland may not always bring sunshine and flowers, but it does come with promise. The occasional 60-70 degree day gives just enough hope that the dirty snow…