Jerrel Floyd
@blackjor-el.bsky.social
A Bama raised Southern Beau Chicagoan | Black Writer / Engagement Reporter and journalism coach to the stars @ City Bureau | Professional nerdy baddie that naps | (He/Him)
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Jerrel Floyd
@blackjor-el.bsky.social
· Nov 17
Hey BSky! Wanted to do a quick intro!
My name is Jerrel Floyd.
By 🌞—I’m an engagement reporter & community journalism coach with a journalism lab in Chicago called City Bureau.
By 🌜—I’m a pop culture/comic book (just general nerd-ish enthusiast.)
So plz send all of the necessary accts to follow!
My name is Jerrel Floyd.
By 🌞—I’m an engagement reporter & community journalism coach with a journalism lab in Chicago called City Bureau.
By 🌜—I’m a pop culture/comic book (just general nerd-ish enthusiast.)
So plz send all of the necessary accts to follow!
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SNAP benefits are being slashed. Nearly 2 million Illinoisans will stop receiving food assistance Saturday without legal intervention or the end of the federal government shutdown.
Here’s what to know and how to help in Chicago! www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...
Here’s what to know and how to help in Chicago! www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...
SNAP Benefits Are Being Slashed. Here’s What to Know in Chicago. — City Bureau
Nearly 2 million Illinoisans will stop receiving food assistance Saturday because of the federal government shutdown. Chicago food pantry leaders share tips for how to plan for "the worst-case scenari...
www.citybureau.org
October 30, 2025 at 10:38 PM
SNAP benefits are being slashed. Nearly 2 million Illinoisans will stop receiving food assistance Saturday without legal intervention or the end of the federal government shutdown.
Here’s what to know and how to help in Chicago! www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...
Here’s what to know and how to help in Chicago! www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...
www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...
“We are in the worst-case scenario,’ said Dion Dawson, CEO and founder of the Chicago nonprofit and food pantry Dion’s Chicago Dream. ‘I think that every day we’re being reminded of the need.”
Byline: Jerrel Floyd
“We are in the worst-case scenario,’ said Dion Dawson, CEO and founder of the Chicago nonprofit and food pantry Dion’s Chicago Dream. ‘I think that every day we’re being reminded of the need.”
Byline: Jerrel Floyd
SNAP Benefits Are Being Slashed. Here’s What to Know in Chicago. — City Bureau
Nearly 2 million Illinoisans will stop receiving food assistance Saturday because of the federal government shutdown. Chicago food pantry leaders share tips for how to plan for "the worst-case scenari...
www.citybureau.org
October 30, 2025 at 3:18 PM
www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...
“We are in the worst-case scenario,’ said Dion Dawson, CEO and founder of the Chicago nonprofit and food pantry Dion’s Chicago Dream. ‘I think that every day we’re being reminded of the need.”
Byline: Jerrel Floyd
“We are in the worst-case scenario,’ said Dion Dawson, CEO and founder of the Chicago nonprofit and food pantry Dion’s Chicago Dream. ‘I think that every day we’re being reminded of the need.”
Byline: Jerrel Floyd
www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...
“Those who age out of the foster care system face an increased risk of homelessness and unemployment as they attempt to navigate the world on their own,”
Byline: Me
“Those who age out of the foster care system face an increased risk of homelessness and unemployment as they attempt to navigate the world on their own,”
Byline: Me
Boosting Support for Young Illinoisans Aging Out of Foster Care — City Bureau
A new state law backed by a West Side senator will require Illinois’ child welfare agency to launch more individualized transition plans to help teens live on their own.
www.citybureau.org
September 22, 2025 at 7:16 PM
www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...
“Those who age out of the foster care system face an increased risk of homelessness and unemployment as they attempt to navigate the world on their own,”
Byline: Me
“Those who age out of the foster care system face an increased risk of homelessness and unemployment as they attempt to navigate the world on their own,”
Byline: Me
The Sky and Aces game being referred to as “Halftime Game” day is so unserious LOL
September 7, 2025 at 9:22 PM
The Sky and Aces game being referred to as “Halftime Game” day is so unserious LOL
Yo Hyde Park was so damn cute today. Black folks was out ripping and running. Got me a cute bracelet from a street vendor. And there’s a middle aged Black man live and in concert singing Janet Jackson’s “That’s The Way Love Goes” and Sade. Like doing the whispers and all lmaoo.
August 30, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Yo Hyde Park was so damn cute today. Black folks was out ripping and running. Got me a cute bracelet from a street vendor. And there’s a middle aged Black man live and in concert singing Janet Jackson’s “That’s The Way Love Goes” and Sade. Like doing the whispers and all lmaoo.
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A spokesperson for the Freedom Flotilla Coalition tells me:
“Chris Smalls is still in Givon Prison and despite repeated requests to meet with the U.S. Embassy has been ignored by his country after being abducted by the IOF in international waters.”
“Chris Smalls is still in Givon Prison and despite repeated requests to meet with the U.S. Embassy has been ignored by his country after being abducted by the IOF in international waters.”
July 30, 2025 at 12:08 PM
A spokesperson for the Freedom Flotilla Coalition tells me:
“Chris Smalls is still in Givon Prison and despite repeated requests to meet with the U.S. Embassy has been ignored by his country after being abducted by the IOF in international waters.”
“Chris Smalls is still in Givon Prison and despite repeated requests to meet with the U.S. Embassy has been ignored by his country after being abducted by the IOF in international waters.”
Chile, this is playing out like a chapter of Diaz’s “This Is How You Lose Her” #LoveIslandUSA
July 29, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Chile, this is playing out like a chapter of Diaz’s “This Is How You Lose Her” #LoveIslandUSA
Y’all my mama got Employee of the Quarter at her job! The state of Bama don’t got a better employee. Give Nealie B and the “B” stand for Baddest (Bell) her 10s!!!
July 23, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Y’all my mama got Employee of the Quarter at her job! The state of Bama don’t got a better employee. Give Nealie B and the “B” stand for Baddest (Bell) her 10s!!!
Quick afternoon tea break to get over the work day hump!! ☺️☺️
July 23, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Quick afternoon tea break to get over the work day hump!! ☺️☺️
#WNBA officiating could be better. But Sally Jenkins missed an opportunity to further platform the gender bias in sports med. This isn’t even a WNBA issue solely.
“in women's football, players have been 4 to 6 times more likely than men to suffer from a tear”
www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic...
“in women's football, players have been 4 to 6 times more likely than men to suffer from a tear”
www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic...
July 18, 2025 at 4:08 PM
#WNBA officiating could be better. But Sally Jenkins missed an opportunity to further platform the gender bias in sports med. This isn’t even a WNBA issue solely.
“in women's football, players have been 4 to 6 times more likely than men to suffer from a tear”
www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic...
“in women's football, players have been 4 to 6 times more likely than men to suffer from a tear”
www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic...
Yo this shadow period and retrograde has been whooping my ass worse than it’s been whacking Lady Minaj. Chile is there a shield or something I can manifest?? Lmaoo.
July 18, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Yo this shadow period and retrograde has been whooping my ass worse than it’s been whacking Lady Minaj. Chile is there a shield or something I can manifest?? Lmaoo.
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A very happy 30th birthday to bisexuality, born this day in 1995 🎂
July 17, 2025 at 8:17 AM
A very happy 30th birthday to bisexuality, born this day in 1995 🎂
Reposted by Jerrel Floyd
NEW — Black and brown youth breathed a sigh of relief today following the Chicago City Council’s failed effort to override Mayor Brandon Johnson’s “snap curfew” veto.
“I'd say it's a win for us,” one 15-year-old youth organizer said.
thetriibe.com/2025/07/its-...
“I'd say it's a win for us,” one 15-year-old youth organizer said.
thetriibe.com/2025/07/its-...
‘It's a win for us’: Youth organizers rejoice after failed City Council effort to override Johnson’s ‘snap curfew’ veto • The TRiiBE
Youth organizers expressed gratitude for Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago alderpersons who listened to young people.
thetriibe.com
July 16, 2025 at 9:51 PM
NEW — Black and brown youth breathed a sigh of relief today following the Chicago City Council’s failed effort to override Mayor Brandon Johnson’s “snap curfew” veto.
“I'd say it's a win for us,” one 15-year-old youth organizer said.
thetriibe.com/2025/07/its-...
“I'd say it's a win for us,” one 15-year-old youth organizer said.
thetriibe.com/2025/07/its-...
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July 10, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Cackling, was Ace even in the hospital room?? They stole Chelley’s whole ass face lmao #LoveIslandUSA
July 8, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Cackling, was Ace even in the hospital room?? They stole Chelley’s whole ass face lmao #LoveIslandUSA
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‼️UPDATE‼️
Today, we filed a petition for the National Labor Review Board to monitor an election by City Bureau workers on certifying our union. While we are in communication with City Bureau’s leadership, they still haven’t recognized our union.
Today, we filed a petition for the National Labor Review Board to monitor an election by City Bureau workers on certifying our union. While we are in communication with City Bureau’s leadership, they still haven’t recognized our union.
July 7, 2025 at 7:56 PM
‼️UPDATE‼️
Today, we filed a petition for the National Labor Review Board to monitor an election by City Bureau workers on certifying our union. While we are in communication with City Bureau’s leadership, they still haven’t recognized our union.
Today, we filed a petition for the National Labor Review Board to monitor an election by City Bureau workers on certifying our union. While we are in communication with City Bureau’s leadership, they still haven’t recognized our union.
Reposted by Jerrel Floyd
Shoutout to our friends, family, and comrades for joining us last night in launching our union drive 💖💪💖✊
If you haven't already done so please sign our petition at bit.ly/cbworkers
If you haven't already done so please sign our petition at bit.ly/cbworkers
July 2, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Shoutout to our friends, family, and comrades for joining us last night in launching our union drive 💖💪💖✊
If you haven't already done so please sign our petition at bit.ly/cbworkers
If you haven't already done so please sign our petition at bit.ly/cbworkers
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A jury has found Sean “Diddy” Combs guilty only of transportation for prostitution, the less serious charge.
He has been declared NOT GUILTY of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy.
He has been declared NOT GUILTY of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy.
July 2, 2025 at 2:27 PM
A jury has found Sean “Diddy” Combs guilty only of transportation for prostitution, the less serious charge.
He has been declared NOT GUILTY of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy.
He has been declared NOT GUILTY of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy.
Now, hear me out…I said hear me out, don’t laugh.
Recoupling happens. Random shuffle type of tea bc everything couples wise is mid already. Amaya La Papaya and overseas basketball (Chris) end up linking out of chance.
The vibe is right, perfect even. And then…… #LoveIslandUSA
Recoupling happens. Random shuffle type of tea bc everything couples wise is mid already. Amaya La Papaya and overseas basketball (Chris) end up linking out of chance.
The vibe is right, perfect even. And then…… #LoveIslandUSA
July 2, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Now, hear me out…I said hear me out, don’t laugh.
Recoupling happens. Random shuffle type of tea bc everything couples wise is mid already. Amaya La Papaya and overseas basketball (Chris) end up linking out of chance.
The vibe is right, perfect even. And then…… #LoveIslandUSA
Recoupling happens. Random shuffle type of tea bc everything couples wise is mid already. Amaya La Papaya and overseas basketball (Chris) end up linking out of chance.
The vibe is right, perfect even. And then…… #LoveIslandUSA
This entire cast can catch a flight at this point. British Mouth doubloons, chest tattoo, girls girls brigade all them….except for Amaya La Papaya. How do I get her all the moneys?? #LoveIslandUSA
July 2, 2025 at 4:04 AM
This entire cast can catch a flight at this point. British Mouth doubloons, chest tattoo, girls girls brigade all them….except for Amaya La Papaya. How do I get her all the moneys?? #LoveIslandUSA
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City Bureau staff is unionizing!
We, the staff of @citybureau.bsky.social, are forming a union!
A strong media system needs strong workers. We’re asking our leadership to formally recognize the City Bureau Workers Guild so we can shape the future of local media together. You can join our movement by:
A strong media system needs strong workers. We’re asking our leadership to formally recognize the City Bureau Workers Guild so we can shape the future of local media together. You can join our movement by:
cbworkersguild | Instagram | Linktree
We're forming the City Bureau Workers Guild ✨ #UnionStrong
linktr.ee
July 1, 2025 at 4:41 PM
City Bureau staff is unionizing!
Hey folks! My co-workers and I at City Bureau are organizing a union! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
But we need some help! It would be great if you all followed our socials and shared our posts on here and Insta @cbworkersguild.bsky.social and sign our petition to voice community support! (bit.ly/cbworkers )
Thanks 🙏🏾
But we need some help! It would be great if you all followed our socials and shared our posts on here and Insta @cbworkersguild.bsky.social and sign our petition to voice community support! (bit.ly/cbworkers )
Thanks 🙏🏾
July 1, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Hey folks! My co-workers and I at City Bureau are organizing a union! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
But we need some help! It would be great if you all followed our socials and shared our posts on here and Insta @cbworkersguild.bsky.social and sign our petition to voice community support! (bit.ly/cbworkers )
Thanks 🙏🏾
But we need some help! It would be great if you all followed our socials and shared our posts on here and Insta @cbworkersguild.bsky.social and sign our petition to voice community support! (bit.ly/cbworkers )
Thanks 🙏🏾
Reposted by Jerrel Floyd
We, the staff of @citybureau.bsky.social, are forming a union!
A strong media system needs strong workers. We’re asking our leadership to formally recognize the City Bureau Workers Guild so we can shape the future of local media together. You can join our movement by:
A strong media system needs strong workers. We’re asking our leadership to formally recognize the City Bureau Workers Guild so we can shape the future of local media together. You can join our movement by:
cbworkersguild | Instagram | Linktree
We're forming the City Bureau Workers Guild ✨ #UnionStrong
linktr.ee
July 1, 2025 at 2:16 PM
We, the staff of @citybureau.bsky.social, are forming a union!
A strong media system needs strong workers. We’re asking our leadership to formally recognize the City Bureau Workers Guild so we can shape the future of local media together. You can join our movement by:
A strong media system needs strong workers. We’re asking our leadership to formally recognize the City Bureau Workers Guild so we can shape the future of local media together. You can join our movement by: