- COAL Notice – July 23rd – Supporting and Engaging Our Youth
July 23rd – Supporting and Engaging Our Youth there is a lot of discussion regarding crime and gun violence around the Chicagoland area. Due to this violence and attempts to
- COAL Reminder – June 25th Community Meeting and More
June 25th Community Meeting and More We’re in the midst of early voting and the Primary Election is on Tuesday, June 28, 2022; there is no better timing for a
- COAL Recap – Judicial Candidates Edition
Judicial Candidates Edition Our legal system is based on the principle that an independent, fair and competent judiciary will interpret and apply the laws that govern us. The role of
- COAL Votes – Voter Registration, Engagement & Mobilization
Voter Registration, Engagement & Mobilization Early voting started this week: Early voting is now open for Chicago residents at 191 N. Clark St. and for Suburban Cook County residents at the county government building, 69
- COAL Upcoming Events – Alderman Ervin on Final Chicago Ward Map and more.
COAL Upcoming Events – Alderman Ervin on Final Chicago Ward Map and More The Chicago Ward Remap, based on the 2020 Census, is now final. Alderman Ervin, Chair of Chicago
- COAL Commentary – Legislative and Investment Imperatives
COAL Commentary – Legislative and Investment Imperatives There is much discussion on the subject of judging the performance or measuring the effectiveness of our elected representatives. This, of course, is
- COAL Quick Hits – Near Term Events of Import
Near Term Events of Import COAL Issue Here
- COAL Notice – May Breakfast – Illinois Prison System / Register / May is…
May Breakfast – Illinois Prison System / Register / May is… When we examine systems that have a disproportionate impact on Black lives and Black communities, the American prison system
- COAL Notice – Come join the April 23rd Community Meeting
Come join the April 23rd Community Meeting Come join us on April 23rd to discuss voter registration, engagement and the importance of our vote. Bring a friend to register. Provide your ideas.
- April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
It Shouldn’t Hurt To Be A Child April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness and inspire collective action, so that our country’s children can lead their
- COAL Notice – April Breakfast – Chicago Heal, Healing a Community’s Trauma
April 2nd Breakfast – Chicago Heal, Healing a Community’s Trauma Last fall, COAL hosted a panel of experts for a conversation on Mental Health and the Black Community, recognizing that
- COAL Notice – March 26th Breakfast – Hon. Jason C. Ervin, Alderman 28th Ward on Ward Remap
March 26th Breakfast – Hon. Jason C. Ervin, Alderman 28th Ward on Ward Remap One of the most important and impactful issues before the residents of Chicago is the remap
- COAL Quick Hits – Events of Interest / Another ICON Passes / Women’s History Month Recognition
Events of Interest / Another ICON Passes / Women’s History Month Recognition COAL Issue Here
- COAL Notice – March Breakfast, ILBC Chair Sonya Harper on Caucus Progress
March Breakfast – ILBC Chair Sonya Harper on Caucus Progress Many are aware that on Sept. 1, 2020, the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus launched four pillars of policy through which
- COAL Commentary – Blacks on Boards
COAL Commentary – Blacks on Boards Once again, we quote Frederick Douglass: “Power concedes nothing without a demand.” Being on the Board of Directors in the executive suite, in a