Aurora Participatory Democracy Hub: Radical civic engagement and political education hub in and for community members of Aurora, IL. [IG]
Black Researchers Collective: The mission of the Black Researchers Collective is to train and equip communities with research tools to be more civically engaged and policy informed. [Website] [IG]
Center for Racial and Gender Equity: CRGE works to build the power of the Black women most directly impacted by the intersections of violently racialized and gendered capitalism to advance a radical vision for liberation, through leadership development and political engagement. They run grassroots policy and electoral campaigns, engaging Black voters and building Black women’s leadership to advance a legislative agenda and candidates that explicitly support Black women’s liberation. [Website] [IG]
Chicago Votes: Chicago Votes is a non-partisan, non-profit organization building a more inclusive democracy by putting power in the hands of young Chicagoans. In addition to youth-led programs and partnerships to promote civic engagement, their Unlock Civics initiative, which includes voter registration and polling inside Cook County Jail, civics education for incarcerated individuals leaving prison so they know their rights upon re-entry and a court-watching program. [Website] [IG]
Social Change: Established in 2011, Social Change is a non-profit organization committed to empowering communities through direct action, policy changes, and the sharing of real stories via the annual film festival Changefest. Active in several states, including IL, CA, GA, IN, MO, NC, NY, and WI, they have positively impacted over 100,000 families nationwide, distributing nearly a million pounds of food through 100 events. With at least five legal pop-ups yearly, they have provided crucial aid and contributed to the passage of over 30 laws, showcasing our dedication to creating lasting social change. [Website] [IG]
Workers Center for Racial Justice: A grassroots organization fighting for Black Liberation and for a fair and inclusive society that benefits all people. The Workers Center for Racial Justice organizes Black workers and their families to address the root causes of high rates of unemployment, low-wage work and over-criminalization impacting Black communities. [Website] [IG]
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