Chicago United for Equity

This #CUEsday we invite you to join us in our journey to build a Chicago that works for everyone! Through CUE's Fellowship Program, we are fostering a network of racial justice leaders and advocates who are redesigning Chicago's civic systems and policies through a racial equity lens. Invest in our work by donating at https://lnkd.in/grgD--xE. Interested in becoming a 2025 CUE Fellow? Apply and learn more at?https://lnkd.in/gZqCV3By. #CUEChicago

We are pleased to announce that Candace Williams has joined the CUE team as our Interim Executive Director. Candace brings extensive experience, a deep commitment to our mission, and a strong connection to CUE. Candace supported CUE as Interim Executive Director during Niketa's leave in 2022, ensuring the Team successfully launched the recruitment for the 2023 Fellowship cohort and the 2022 Annual Showcase. Her leadership will ensure that our team is well-supported, our programming remains uninterrupted, and we continue to make meaningful progress on our strategic initiatives. Learn more about Candace at https://lnkd.in/dpjh6yy4. #CUEChicago

CUE's State of the CUE-nion is two weeks away, don't forget to RSVP!?Join us in person on Thursday, December 5th at Builders Vision, located at 167 N. Green Street.?This gathering will not only highlight our achievements but also serve as an opportunity to discuss our vision for the future—working toward a Chicago that truly benefits all of its residents. RSVP today at https://lnkd.in/g4viG3Mn. #CUEChicago

Our 2025 CUE Fellowship application is now live! We’re looking for diverse leaders, innovators, disruptors, and healers to be part of our next cohort of racial justice leaders, ready to tackle the most pressing equity issues in Chicago. The deadline to apply is January 21, 2025. To learn more and apply, visit https://lnkd.in/gZqCV3By. #CUEChicago

Now, more than ever, our work continues. In the wake of Election Day, you may be feeling a range of emotions—frustration, sadness, disappointment, or even anger. We want to reassure you that we’re still here, and our commitment to racial equity hasn’t wavered. As a community, we must support and take care of each other, now more than ever. At Chicago United for Equity, we're committed to “Civic Love in Action,” which means facing the future with courage and dedication. No matter the challenges, we’ll keep up the fight against false narratives, lift the voices of our most impacted communities, and collectively work toward a just Chicago. Collectively, we will continue to embody Civic Love in Action in pursuit of a Chicago that is responsive and accountable to communities of color.? Let’s keep moving forward, together.? #CUEChicago #CivicLoveInAction

CUE's office will be closed tomorrow for Election Day! We encourage everyone to make plans to vote tomorrow. Check out WTTW's Voter Guide at https://lnkd.in/gy6MXNuQ. Here, you can find candidate profiles that include detailed, issue-based questionnaires, hear where candidates stand on big topics, and an easy-to-navigate compilation of legal bar association ratings for judicial races. At Chicago United for Equity, we're committed to Civic Love in Action, and that means facing the future with courage and dedication. No matter the challenges, we’ll keep up the fight against false narratives, keep lifting the voices of our communities, and keep working toward a just Chicago. #CUEChicago #Election2024

Our Director of Communications and Narrative Strategy, Christina Córdova-Herrera, MAMC, attended the 2024 Breakin' It Down Chicago Conference on Friday, October 25, at Malcolm X College. While there, she connected with some of our Fellows: Athena Williams, a 2024 Fellow and member of the conference planning committee; Cecily Relucio, a 2024 Fellow; and Isaias Solis, a 2019 Fellow. Breakin' It Down is a volunteer-led organization committed to advancing racial equity across Chicago's nonprofit, philanthropic, and fundraising sectors. The organization enriches and empowers underrepresented and underserved communities by cultivating diverse change agents through programs that enhance fundraising skills, resource development, and mission impact, all with a focus on equity. Christina was thrilled to engage with other nonprofits and connect with program officers from several local foundations.?Special thanks to ALBERT PICK JR FUND's?Executive Director, Heather D. Parish, for the recommendation?to attend the event! #CUEChicago

This Thursday, Community Organizing and Family Issues (COFI) will host a Meet & Greet at 10 am with CPS School Board candidates from Districts 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, and 10! Join to learn about the first-ever CPS school board election and get to know the candidates. The Meet & Greet will be at SEIU, 2229 S. Halsted. Register now at https://lnkd.in/gsXMQ9pi.

Today is CUE's 7th birthday! To help us celebrate our 7th year, we invite you to recommit to this journey with us! Your support has fueled our progress, and today, your birthday gift can help propel us into the next chapter of transformative change. Donate today at https://lnkd.in/grgD--xE. Thank you for being part of our CUE-munity!??? #CUEChicago

Today is CUE's 7th birthday! To help us celebrate our 7th year, we invite you to recommit to this journey with us! Your support has fueled our progress, and today, your birthday gift can help propel us into the next chapter of transformative change. Donate today at https://lnkd.in/grgD--xE. Thank you for being part of our CUE-munity!??? #CUEChicago