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Lawmakers, community leaders convene for Racial Equity Summit
Journey for Justice Alliance aims to secure support for anti-racist legislation by Michael Baniewicz August 21, 2024 The Journey for Justice Alliance gathered elected officials, community leaders and educators Sunday for…
Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters march on DNC near United Center, rally in Union Park
By Rob Hughes, Mark Rivera, and Chuck Goudie Wednesday, August 21, 2024 11:07PM To watch video report, Click Here. There was a Chicago protest Wednesday. Thousands marched on the DNC, or Democratic…
DNC protesters vow to appeal after federal judge sides with City Hall on parade path
Conflicts over park permits and speaker slots outside the convention have also threatened to prolong the litigation. The convention begins Monday at the United Center and McCormick Place. By Jon Seidel…
Near Chicago, composting is a “no-brainer” as greener way to dispose of food waste
By Tara Molina, Carol Thompson Updated on: August 5, 2024 / 10:47 PM CDT / CBS Chicago BERWYN, Ill. (CBS) – While it may look like garbage, composting is the process of recycling organic materials to…
Illinois athletes competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics
Dozens of athletes from the Prairie State are looking to make a name for themselves in Paris. Author: Nora Reichardt, Mikaela Schlueter Published: 2:47 AM CDT July 31, 2024 Updated: 1:55 PM CDT…
Sonya Massey killing sparks renewed scrutiny of police hiring
For decades, applicant vetting has often been less rigorous in smaller departments, according to experts, and a national police shortage has exacerbated the problem. By Simone Weichselbaum, Andrew Blankstein, Janelle Griffith and Kenzi Abou-Sabe Aug.…
Center for Better Aging opens Tuesday on Chicago’s South Side
By Shardaa Gray July 22, 2024 / 6:50 PM CDT / CBS Chicago To watch video report, Click Here. CHICAGO (CBS)—A South Side organization dedicated to lifelong health care for people over…
What does Biden’s exit from race mean for the Democratic National Convention in Chicago?
by: BJ Lutz, Brónagh Tumulty Posted: Jul 22, 2024 / 02:32 PM CDT Updated: Jul 22, 2024 / 10:11 PM CDT CHICAGO — The chair of next month’s Democratic National Convention said the “mission…
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Local Organizations
Rainbow PUSH Coalition - We protect, defend, and gain civil rights by leveling the economic and educational playing fields, and to promote peace and justice around the world.
Chicago Urban League - Since 1916, the Chicago Urban League—through collaborative community, corporate and civic relationships—has helped people find jobs, secure affordable housing, enhance their educational experiences, and grow their businesses. One of the oldest and largest affiliates of the National Urban League, we promote strong, sustainable communities through advocacy, innovation, and collaborative community, corporate and civic relationships.
Grassroots Collaborative - Grassroots Collaborative builds power with working families through strategic community-labor organizing, grassroots leadership development, civic engagement, and training. We started in Chicago and our 9 member organizations and their 125,000 members, along with an effective and diverse set of ally organizations across movements create transformative change to win fully funded resources for our public schools, social services, and affordable housing that working families depend on.
First Defense Legal Aid - First Defense Legal Aid provides free, 24-hour legal representation to people in Chicago Police custody and educates Chicagoans about how to protect their constitutional rights. We undertake these activities to promote fairness and accountability in the justice system.
Inner-City Muslim Action Network - The Inner-City Muslim Action Network is a community organization that fosters health, wellness and healing in the inner-city by organizing for social change, cultivating the arts, and operating a holistic health center. IMAN incorporated as a nonprofit in 1997 through the drive of people directly affected by and deeply invested in social issues affecting communities of color living on Chicago’s South Side.
One Northside - Organizing Neighborhoods for Equality: Northside is a mixed-income, multi-ethnic, intergenerational organization that unites our diverse communities. We build collective power to eliminate injustice through bold and innovative community organizing. We accomplish this through developing grassroots leaders and acting together to effect change.
Polished Pebbles - The mission of the Polished Pebbles Girls Mentoring Program is to provide girls (7-17 years old) with the opportunity of learning the vital life skill of effective communication. Our Polished Pebbles Girls Mentoring program instills confidence in girls to face the challenges of daily life by substituting aggressive forms of communicating and problem solving with new strategies that allow them to gain a solid reputation and respect without retaliating.
Restore Justice Illinois - Restore Justice Illinois believes in the possibility of rehabilitation, redemption, and reunification with the community for all incarcerated people, even those who have committed the most serious crimes.
Safer Foundation - Safer Foundation is one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit providers of services designed exclusively for people with criminal records. We focus on helping our clients secure and maintain jobs because we understand that employment offers the best chance at successful re-entry.
Dovetail Project - We give young African American fathers – ages 17-24 – the skills and support they need to be better fathers for their children and better men in their communities.
Black Youth Project 100 - BYP100 is National, member-based organization of Black 18-35 year old activists and organizers, dedicated to creating justice and freedom for all Black people. We do this through building a network focused on transformative leadership development, direct action organizing, advocacy, and political education using a Black queer feminist lens. BYP100 envisions a world where all Black people have economic, social, political, and educational freedom.
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