15/12/2022
You just had to be there! Thank you to everyone who attended last Wednesday. our communities can come together to celebrate our efforts, past and present, to make this city equitable for all ❤️ Happy Holidays!
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02/12/2022
2022 Chicago United for Equity Showcase
LAST CALL! RSVP for , our annual celebration of our fellows and their visions for an equitable Chicago, on Dec 7 at 6PM. Fellowship, drinks, and networking with folks dedicated to racial justice ❤️ Register for free! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-chicago-united-for-equity-showcase-tickets-382918187607
Join us for the 2022 Annual Fellowship Showcase to celebrate our Fellows' commitment to building a just, equitable, and inclusive Chicago.
01/12/2022
Op-Ed: Referendum results show Chicago wants treatment, not trauma - Chicago Reader
The referendum results favored "Treatment Not Trauma, a model for public mental health infrastructure that would include city-run mental health centers and a 24-hour crisis response hotline that would dispatch mental health workers instead of police officers." https://chicagoreader.com/commentary/op-ed-referendum-results-show-chicago-wants-treatment-not-trauma/
In the midterm, communities voiced overwhelming support for public mental health centers and crisis responses that don’t involve police.
30/11/2022
Whether you're a long-time organizer or just getting involved in your community, we want to celebrate with you! RSVP for on Dec 7, meet our fellows and tell us how
Register for FREE 👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-chicago-united-for-equity-showcase-tickets-382918187607
29/11/2022
Healthy Minds Presents: Youth Mental Health Forum + Fair
Chicago youth invite fellow young folks 16-24yo to attend this FREE Mental Health Resource Forum & Fair at Blue Door Neighborhood Center Dec 3. Food, music & keynote speakers on RSVP 💌 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/healthy-minds-presents-youth-mental-health-forum-fair-tickets-465259944017
A group of Chicago youth are inviting fellow youth (16-24 year-olds) to a Mental Health Resource Forum and Fair on Chicago's South Side.
23/11/2022
Annual Showcase 2022 | CUEChicago
You're invited to the 2022 Fellowship Showcase, our annual celebration of our fellows and their visions for an equitable Chicago that works for all of us. Learn more about our work and register for FREE
Join Chicago United for Equity for our annual celebration of our fellows commitment to building a just, equitable and inclusive Chicago.
22/11/2022
With Passage Of Workers' Rights Amendment, Backers Say Illinois Has 'Strongest Worker Protections In The Nation'
“Being able to protect everyone’s ability to step up and organize their workplace is a critical component to making sure everyone has access to some higher paying jobs and safer workplaces” https://blockclubchicago.org/2022/11/16/with-passage-of-workers-rights-amendment-backers-say-illinois-has-strongest-worker-protections-in-the-nation/
The vote means a change to the Illinois Constitution to protect collective bargaining and prohibit lawmakers from passing right-to-work laws.
21/11/2022
What's this? Candace Moore and Niketa Brar presenting the CUE model to transform civic power in your city at conference x Race Forward?? Love to see it ❤️💙
17/11/2022
Action Center
Check out this new public policy platform by designed to track legislation and share updates with our orgs and the communities we serve!
C/O Impact House 200 W. Madison St., 2nd Floor Chicago, IL 60606 Phone: 312-578-0090 Toll free: 888-292-4310 E-mail [email protected]
16/11/2022
Last weekend, we had our final 2022 Fellowship session! Shout out to 2019 Fellow Tiff Beatty of for sharing the art of storytelling with us. Congrats to our 2022 Fellows! See you at the 2022 Fellowship Showcase December 7 ❤️
09/11/2022
Illinois Workers' Right Amendment Protecting Unions And Preventing Right-To-Work Laws Primed To Pass
"The measure would provide protections to workers and unions by prohibiting lawmakers from passing right-to-work laws, codifying workers’ rights to join and form unions and protecting collective bargaining."
The measure would provide protections to workers and unions by prohibiting lawmakers from passing right-to-work laws and protecting collective bargaining.
08/11/2022
Board of Election Commissioners for the City of Chicago
It's time to vote for a Chicago that works for ALL OF US! For voter info, including where to find your polling place, visit chicagoelections.gov
02/11/2022
Let's give to Chicago Torture Justice Center Survivor Repair Fund! 100% of donations go directly to survivors of police violence and their families. Learn more & support classy.org/campaign/survivor-repair-fund/c278576
29/09/2022
9 months of fellowship. A lifetime of community in action! Apply for the 2023 CUE Fellowship by October 4 and build relationships across communities and experiences to create real change in our city 💙🤍❤️ chicagounitedforequity.org/apply
08/09/2022
You’re a Curious, Creative and Courageous changemaker dedicated to building a more equitable Chicago. Same here! Apply for the 2023 CUE Fellowship and join a community committed to action 👉 chicagounitedforequity.org/apply
17/12/2021
Thank you for your support and joining us at the 2021 CUE Showcase - https://mailchi.mp/chicagounitedforequity/cues-growing-help-shape-our-future-jobs-events-5735562
29/11/2021
Last Call: 2022 Fellowship Application due 11/30 at 11:59 PM! - https://mailchi.mp/chicagounitedforequity/cues-growing-help-shape-our-future-jobs-events-5729466
24/11/2021
Join Us for the 2021 CUE Showcase - https://mailchi.mp/chicagounitedforequity/cues-growing-help-shape-our-future-jobs-events-5729462
15/11/2021
The pain our city is feeling is real, and deep. The only way to move through it is together.
Join us on Tuesday night to learn more about the 2022 CUE Fellowship and how we're working together to build a better future for the city we love. https://mailchi.mp/chicagounitedforequity/cues-growing-help-shape-our-future-jobs-events-5721706
14/11/2021
We are so excited to welcome this amazing group of panelists to our event on Tuesday! Make sure to RSVP here Built By Women: Planning For The Future Of Chicago now.
- Niketa Brar, Chicago United for Equity
- Julie Burros, Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
- Norma Hernandez, Great Cities Institute
- Skyler Latimore, Chicago Mayor's Office
- Elle Ramel, GET Cities, Chicago
29/10/2021
Now that the City Budget has been approved, it only means that it’s already time to start planning for the next budget cycle.
Listen why is one of the top budget priorities for Chicagoans who have been building since last summer.
Thank you On The Real Film and Yellow Brick Films for sharing HANA Center's Childcare story with care.
16/10/2021
Chicagoans have been building the since last summer.
Our top priority? Mental Health.
Here's why:
14/10/2021
Since summer 2020, Chicagoans have been building the People's Budget Chicago, naming what we need to build a Chicago that is safe and thriving.
Our top priority? Mental health.
Watch Ms. Diane from Southside Together Organizing for Power - STOP share the history of mental health investment -- and disinvestment in Chicago.
Today, 26 alders signed on to direct $10 million to public mental health funding. Is your alder one of them? Check here >>> bit.ly/TNTsupporters
Join Ms. Diane and Chicagoans across this city supporting by calling your alder today >>> bit.ly/findmyalder
16/09/2021
We're Hiring
***HIRING!***
We're adding two more teammates!
If you imagine a better future for Chicago & love building collective power for justice, join us.
Or help us get the word out by sharing: https://www.chicagounitedforequity.org/hiring
Join our team through one of these opportunities to get involved with our staff or board.
26/07/2021
Come build your budget for Chicago's future THIS SATURDAY, JULY 31st - https://mailchi.mp/chicagounitedforequity/peoples-budget-block-party-sat-july-31st
29/04/2021
Join CUE - Fellowship & Opportunities
What does it take to build a Chicago that is responsive and accountable to communities of color?
At Chicago United for Equity, we believe answering this question takes courage, collaboration, and building collectively to support community self-determination.
Every year, CUE Fellows, facilitators, and documenters work together to bring community-led policymaking to life. We're currently recruiting for the 2021 Fellowship and growing our squad. Join us by May 6th!
www.chicagounitedforequity.org/joinus
Help build a Chicago that is worthy of our people.
28/04/2021
Join CUE - Fellowship & Opportunities
Today and everyday, we know the newsfeeds won't change until Chicago's systems do.
Join us in building community & working collectively to transform Chicago for racial justice. Info Session TONIGHT at 5:30 PM // applications due May 6th.
Help build a Chicago that is worthy of our people.
16/04/2021
I Don't Need a Video; I Want to Hear from Our Young People
"Young people- Tell us what you need from us. Thank you, young people, for your outrage. Thank you for understanding that grants and “relationships” with the city will not save you. They won’t save us."
Adam Toledo attended Gary Elementary, the school my husband attended. Last week, the simple question, "What additional resources is Gary Elementary receiving after the killing of Adam?" was met with, "Well, we don't know. We'll get back to you."
11/03/2021
***JOB ALERT!***
We're incredibly excited to announce that we're hiring two new positions in our full-time team!
If you imagine a better future for Chicago & love building collective power for justice, join us.
www.chicagounitedforequity.org/hiring
17/02/2021
Sign our Letter to Chicago Plan Commission for a
We're sending to Logan Square Neighborhood Association because we're grateful for how they bring equitable community development to life in our city. Thank you for everything you do to build community power & expand our imagination of what's possible.
Join LSNA in calling for a here: https://p2a.co/bifos88
Send your own here: bit.ly/CivicLovePostcards
Enter your information to take action for a now!
16/02/2021
This past year has reminded us how important it is to fight for the city we deserve. As that fight continues, we invite you to take a moment to share love & gratitude with Chicagoans who love our city hard, and show their love by pushing for a most just future.
Share your online or send them a beautiful postcard designed by artist Ellie Mejia for free here: bit.ly/CivicLovePostcards
24/11/2020
It's Time for the First-Ever —2021 Budget — City Bureau
The budget vote we expected yesterday is happening today at 10am. If you're planning to tune in, might as well play along...
Chicago’s City Council is voting on the 2021 budget. We’re tracking the final decision—and our bingo cards. Welcome to the first edition of : 2021 Budget.
23/11/2020
CHICAGO CITY COUNCIL
Chicago City Council is expected to vote on the Mayor's budget proposal in the meeting happening right now
22/11/2020
People's Budget Chicago: 9th Ward Community Meeting
The People's Budget Chicago community representatives from Roseland and Altgeld Gardens inform 9th Ward Alderman James Beale of our communities priorities prior to the 2021 City Budget vote this upcoming Monday 11/23 at 2pm.
19/11/2020
People’s Budget Chicago: Uptown Community Meeting
The People's Budget Chicago Uptown community representatives host a community conversation with 46th Ward Alderman James Cappleman to inform him of the Uptown community's priorities and demand support prior to the 2021 City Budget vote this upcoming Monday 11/23 at 2pm.
18/11/2020
Join us tomorrow night on Facebook Live!
17/11/2020
People's Budget Chicago – Call To Action
$13.5 billion. That's our City budget for 2021, but we're often told there's not enough money for our communities.
Want an equitable and fair investment of city resources?
Visit bit.ly/PeoplesBudgetAction to contact your alderman today and demand a city budget that reflects the needs of our communities to be safe and thriving!
This year, the City of Chicago’s budget was 12.6 billion dollars. For 2021, our city is planning to spend even more, 13-and-a-half billion. That's…
13/11/2020
CALL TO ACTION: The People's Budget Chicago - Do you want an equitable City budget? Contact your Alderman today https://mailchi.mp/chicagounitedforequity/peoples-budget-call-to-action
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Thanks to Amalia Nieto-Gomez of Alliance of the Southeast who presented to our fellowship class (and with whose organization FOTP has been deeply engaged through the TIF REIA process and other spaces) for her and her organizational members' contribution to this work and article and to Gavin Taves for getting Illinois Environmental Council more plugged into this work fighting for environmental justice on the Southeast Side. And to Leslie for funding from Conant Family Foundation! Go team!
This (link: https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoCodeBlue/videos/1003012536787844/ ) is all over the news now, how this "good girl" horribly harassed the police...swearing every other sentence. Half of what she was screaming was inaudible. If I were a cop, my patience would have ended within 30 seconds. If cops are sooo bad, why would people like her provoke them so much?? It seems she would NOT stop until it got really bad. Yes, I agree black issues matter, but so does acting like a civil human being. This vid looks very bad for her. Does anyone think her behavior was positive, or helpful?
**Fellow Chicagoans! Free Antiracism Workshop tomorrow, Saturday, 6/13, 7:00-8:30!**
* WHAT: Concrete advice for parents & caregivers about how to practice, model, and teach antiracism to kids.
* WHO: An amazing, diverse panel of people who all have experience with kids, social justice & antiracism (eg teachers, social workers, parents), hosted by local nonprofit The Gordon Foundation & sponsored by local firm Flynn Gordon Law
* AND THEN?: A (free) follow up workshop will be offered to all participants to join, along with their kids, to continue the discussion in a kid-friendly, age appropriate way.
* QUESTIONS FOR PANEL: Can be submitted ahead of time (names kept confidential for openness) or via chat during the workshop.
* RSVP: Email [email protected], call 312-967-1440, or message The Gordon Foundation with your full name & the email address you'll use to sign into the workshop. A zoom link will be emailed to you by Sat evening.
**Hope to see you there!!**
**Full disclosure, I founded both TGF & Flynn Gordon Law after working in child welfare for 17 years & finding our public systems to be insufficient. This training is one way we're continuing to fight for equity & antiracism.
* WHAT: Concrete advice for parents & caregivers about how to practice, model, and teach antiracism to kids.
* WHO: An amazing, diverse panel of people who all have experience with kids, social justice & antiracism (eg teachers, social workers, parents), hosted by local nonprofit The Gordon Foundation & sponsored by local firm Flynn Gordon Law
* AND THEN?: A (free) follow up workshop will be offered to all participants to join, along with their kids, to continue the discussion in a kid-friendly, age appropriate way.
* QUESTIONS FOR PANEL: Can be submitted ahead of time (names kept confidential for openness) or via chat during the workshop.
* RSVP: Email [email protected], call 312-967-1440, or message The Gordon Foundation with your full name & the email address you'll use to sign into the workshop. A zoom link will be emailed to you by Sat evening.
**Hope to see you there!!**
**Full disclosure, I founded both TGF & Flynn Gordon Law after working in child welfare for 17 years & finding our public systems to be insufficient. This training is one way we're continuing to fight for equity & antiracism.
If you are fighting for equity then we invite you to review and sign our petition to abolish TIFs at
I'll be attending this tomorrow. Anyone want to join me? Please contact the organizer directly (Nora Flanagan)
Betsy DeVos is the Grinch that stole civil rights.
Betsy DeVos is the Grinch that stole civil rights.
Robert Murphy, Democratic Committeeman for the 39th Ward, is running for Alderman. He's a strong supporter of progressive values, notably participatory government and equitable share of resources for our communities.
If you'd like to learn more about him, he's hosting a holiday event on Dec 18th at 6pm at Big Hill. Please join us.
https://www.facebook.com/events/343699709740908/
If you'd like to learn more about him, he's hosting a holiday event on Dec 18th at 6pm at Big Hill. Please join us.
https://www.facebook.com/events/343699709740908/
There is an assault on Democracy happening right now in a small town in Illinois. The South Berwyn Community is fighting for their right to a majority vote and funding for 8 public schools, 6 elementary and 2 middle schools. In April of 2017 this community voted to pass a referendum to raise the limiting rate by 4.195% of the estimated assessed values of our property to fund our severely underfunded school district and save 2 of our elementary schools from closing. Since that referendum passed the minority of citizens who voted against the referendum have gotten loud and insistent. So much so that our own Board of Education who fought for this referendum is considering giving up a portion of it and reduce funding for our schools that are still underfunded. Our district is the 6th lowest funded in Illinois. In addition to that threat to our children’s education, Lisa Hernandez, our State Representative has proposed a bill that would reverse the referendum that was just passed by a majority vote. If this bill passes, it sets a dangerous precedent that a State Representative can overturn a majority vote. This is worse than voter suppression or vote tampering, this is a direct violation of our democratic rights to a majority rule.This time it's a referendum to fund a severely underfunded school district, next time it might be LGBTQ rights, Medicare or Minimum Wage Increases. If you are a registered voter living in the United States take a minute to sign this witness slip in opposition of this bill HB5975 and it’s amendment and then share this post. The hearing is tomorrow morning, we must stop this if we are to protect our right to a majority vote. Let our government know that we are the People and that Our Vote Counts.
http://my.ilga.gov/WitnessSlip/Create/113402?committeeHearingId=16348&LegislationId=113402&LegislationDocumentId=144435&fbclid=IwAR0rqzA8pjE1dRASg1-QQr27oQrLgGDiSwk0fhhbEcyge1e8Vk6CV-dYjlE
Thank you
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UIC research report discussed in the first part of the video is at:
Niketa Brar of Chicago United For Equity the was on the panel for this UIC event, CAN-TV Video is at: