BLACK ILLINOIS

BEYOND OPTICS: DEMANDING REAL POLICY OVER PERFORMATIVE PRESENCE IN THE FIGHT FOR BLACK COMMUNITY ATONEMENT & INVESTMENT

Remember. Reckon. Repair. Rebuild.

Black Illinois is building a statewide coalition of people, organizations, institutions, businesses, elected leaders, educators, advocates, faith communities, philanthropic partners, and community stakeholders committed to advancing the future of Black Illinois.

This is more than a network. We are building an organized table for collaboration, advocacy, investment, atonement, economic advancement, and measurable action.

If you believe we can accomplish more together than we can separately, we invite you to join us.

OUR CALL TO ACTION

Black Illinois cannot simply be a coalition of names and logos.

We are building a coalition of action.

We want people and institutions prepared to show up, collaborate, share resources, invest, advocate, build solutions, and be accountable for results.

From Chicago to the suburbs, Rockford to Peoria, Springfield to East St. Louis, and communities throughout our state, our goal is to connect Black Illinois around a common agenda while respecting the unique needs of every community.

One Illinois. One Collective Voice. A Stronger Black Future.

To stay informed and help in the needs of Black people (which per usual will help all people), please sign up at bit.ly/joinblackillinois