Trivia

The Red Line is a route traveled by a train with the Chicago Transit Authority system between the North and South side of Chicago.

"The Talk," is a conversation that many African American parents have with their children , especially boys, about how to interact with police to avoid being harmed. "The Talk" is rooted in parents' legitimate concern that a police encounter could result in the death of their child. "The Talk" is important, because it is one of our few measures that may preempt a deadly use of force encounter.

• Be respectful, the parents say.
• Keep your hands visible at all times.
• Don't make any sudden movements.
• Say, "Yes, sir" and "No, sir."
• Don't give them a reason to use force on you.

Chiraq seems to be a combination of Chicago and Iraq, with the implication that Chicago is a war zone. The Iraq war took place between Mar 20, 2003 - Dec 18, 2011.