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“The central goal of the consent decree was to bring down force against community members and especially community members of color and that is not happening.” #thecentersquare #chicagopolice #blackresidents

The event is co-sponsored by the Midwest Underground Railroad Network, which works to preserve and promote awareness of Underground Railroad sites and stories throughout the region. #undergroundrailroad #blackhistory #event

Opponents say these policies prioritize foreign labor and immigration reform at a time when many Illinois residents are struggling with unemployment, wage stagnation and rising housing costs. #immigration #blackcommunity

Friday’s event will feature a conversation with Johnson, a screening of The Folded Map Project—The Movie, and a live arts activation led by the Englewood Arts Collective, which she co-founded. #event #englewood

Preston, who has been a vocal opponent of proposals to redraw Illinois’ congressional districts mid-decade, framed the pause as a stand against what he described as national efforts by President Donald Trump and Republican-led states to weaken minority representation through gerrymandering. #civilrights #

He warned that the shutdown will hit the most vulnerable Americans hardest, including families relying on SNAP benefits, seniors waiting on Social Security claims, and federal workers facing missed paychecks. #shutdown

“These individuals come from every corner of the city, bringing with them a wide range of experience in business, community engagement, and public service,” Black Bench Chicago said in a statement. #blackleaders

In Illinois, 11 percent of all businesses are Black-owned, and Chicago now ranks second in the country for venture capital-backed startups with at least one Black founder. #business

As someone who has personally known Norbert A. Simmons, Lorenzo Creighton, and the late Don Barden, I’ve seen firsthand the challenges and triumphs Black pioneers have faced in this industry. #casinos

The Illinois State Museum’s Research and Collections Center will host “Black Lives in Springfield Part I: Work and Home Life” at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20. #history