City Hall Fixture George Blakemore Finds ‘Joy,’ ‘Freedom’ Selling Colorful Umbrellas, Jackets And More
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on September 12, 2022
CHICAGO — George Blakemore is known for grilling city officials at meetings — but in recent years, he’s found a creative outlet painting vibrant designs on umbrellas, canvases and leather jackets.
Known as Chicago’s “concerned citizen,” Blakemore, 80, has attended public political forums for decades, and his activism is what he identifies with most. But he’s also become known for painting one-of . . .
