Chicago United for Equity

CUE is looking for a dynamic, talented, and motivated individual to join the organization as a full-time Fellowship Director! The deadline to apply is September 30th! Learn more and apply at https://lnkd.in/gRV8VWdj, if you or someone you know is excited about facilitating transformative, co-created learning environments, building deep community bonds, and supporting individuals and organizations in translating a commitment to racial justice into new practice and culture. #CUEChicago

Thank you to Niketa Brar and Glenance Green, PhD for presenting to our 2024 Fellows as part of their continued learning journey! Niketa is CUE’s co-founder and former Executive Director. She is currently PolicyLink's Director of Policy and Technical Assistance, Sustainable Cities. Dr. Glenance was a 2019 CUE Fellow. She co-founded Black Researchers Collective and currently serves as the Executive Director. #CUEChicago

We are excited to announce that CUE has officially joined Instagram! Follow CUE at https://lnkd.in/gfXin-QQ to stay updated on our work and our community. #CUEChicago

Join scholars, activists, and artists in critical dialogues on justice, power, and change from September 20th-22nd at University of Illinois Chicago's Social Justice Initiative's upcoming conference: “Through the Portal: Growing the World We Want”. The Early bird registration rate starting at $45 has been extended through Monday, August 19th. Register now at https://lnkd.in/dFMusEtU.

CUE's 2024 Fellows went on a Chicago neighborhood tour led by S. Dilla Thomas. The Fellows, CUE staff, and Candace C. Moore, Fellowship Faculty, visited Bronzeville and North Lawndale to learn about the communities' civic trauma and unwritten history, which should be represented as part of Chicago's story.   Chicago Mahogany, LLC is dedicated to preserving and disseminating the city of Chicago's rich history. Learn more about Mahogany Tours in Chicago at www.chicagomahogany.com.

The Overton Exchange Plaza is now open! It is a community gathering space located on the grounds of former Anthony Overton Elementary at 221 E. 49th Street. Congratulations to Paola Aguirre Serrano, AICP, a 2019 CUE Fellow and 2021 Senior Fellow, a founder and partner of Borderless Studio and the other collaborative partners, on achieving this milestone! Photo credit: Chicago Department of Planning and Development

We are grateful to be receiving a multi-year grant from Woods Fund Chicago. This is a historic grantmaking cycle by Woods Fund Chicago and we are proud to be a grantee partner!

Congratulations to Libia Bianibi, 2020 Fellow and Former CUE Board Member, and S. Mayumi “Umi” Grigsby, Esq., 2022 CUE Fellow, on being selected to participate in the 2025 Class of the Leadership Greater Chicago Signature Fellows Program. Selection into the program is based on a record of professional accomplishment, evidence of leadership skills, the potential to influence positive change, and a commitment to the region. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/dKU95dn. #LeadGreat

CUE has co-designed our five-year strategic plan with our community, Staff, Board, Fellows, and Funders to outline our work towards transforming Chicagoans’ relationship to power. Read our full strategic plan at https://lnkd.in/gCuqYKZd. #CUEChicago

As the Co-Governance Steering Committee kicked off this week, take a look back at the event recap from last fall where local leaders convened to discuss the principles and values of what Co-Governance could look like for Chicagoans. Watch now at https://lnkd.in/gK9555Pe. #CUEChicago #CoGovernance