Chicago United for Equity

Welcome our newest board member Jianan Shi! He is a 2020 CUE Fellow and a 2022 Senior CUE Fellow. Learn more about Jianan at bit.ly/3Rw8RNv. #CUEChicago

Chicago United for Equity is proud to announce the selection of 16 Chicago-area leaders as the 2026 Racial Equity Fellows! The cohort consists of individuals committed to building an equitable Chicago for everyone. Learn more about the 2026 CUE Fellows at #CUEChicago" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">chicagounitedforequity.org/2026-cue-fello…

Don’t lose your SNAP benefits! Take these steps: 1. Update your information with IDHS 2. Review your work requirements and exemptions 3. Tell your family and friends to do the same Visit saveoursnap.org for more information and helpful resources. #SaveOurSNAP

The sale for early bird tickets ($20) will end this Sunday, April 5th! General admission tickets will be $25, so don't miss out on your chance to save. Get your early bird tickets now at bit.ly/4rrNvNq. #CUEChicago #CUEShowcase

Our partner, @RaceForward, released "Growing Co-governance for a Racially Just Chicago," which spotlights place-based strategies led by Chicago United for Equity and the City of Chicago's Office of Equity and Racial Justice. Read the full spotlight at bit.ly/485IkMa.

We are excited to announce that Chicago historian Shermann "Dilla" Thomas will be a featured guest speaker at the 2026 CUE Fellowship Showcase! Early bird tickets ($20) are available until April 5th. Get your early bird tickets now at bit.ly/4rrNvNq. #CUEShowcase

The 2026 CUE Fellowship Showcase will be Thursday, May 14, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at the Chicago Art Department! Early bird tickets are available until April 5th. Get your early bird tickets now at bit.ly/4rrNvNq. #CUEChicago #CUEShowcase

Congratulations to Adam Slade, 2018 CUE Fellow and 2021 Senior CUE Fellow, on beginning Change Collective's 2026 Fellowship program! He joins a national network of changemakers committed to solving local challenges and building bridges across divides. #CUEChicago

CUE's new Executive Director, Jerry L. Hawkins, was featured in the Citizen Newspaper! Read more about Jerry's goals in his new role and how he wants to break down segregation barriers in Chicago at citizennewspapergroup.com/news/2026/feb/…. #CUEChicago

This weekend, CUE's Director of Civic Programming, Rachel Pate, will speak at the 2026 Local Budget Equity Convening for sessions on Chicago's Co-Governance Framework and Budget Equity in Chicago.

After a thoughtful and thorough process, CUE is excited to announce the appointment of Jerry L. Hawkins as its new Executive Director. Read more at chicagounitedforequity.org/post/chicago-u…. #CUEChicago

Join us in welcoming our newest Board Member, Iván Arenas! He is a 2019 CUE Fellow and a 2021 Senior Fellow. Learn more about Iván at #our-board" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">chicagounitedforequity.org/about#our-board. #CUEChicago

Today is the last chance to submit your application for the 2026 CUE Fellowship! The deadline to apply is tonight at 11:59 pm. Time is running out! Don't miss your chance to become a 2026 CUE Fellow. Apply now at chicagounitedforequity.org/2026-fellowship. #CUEChicago

Applications are due next week for the 2026 CUE Fellowship! This Fellowship is for those ready to take action, build power, and protect one another through solidarity and local equity efforts that make Chicago stronger for everyone. Apply today at chicagounitedforequity.org/2026-fellowship.

The partnership between CUE and OERJ (the Office of Equity and Racial Justice) represents a significant step toward redefining how our communities engage with local government and vice versa. Learn more by reading our Op-Ed feature in @TheTRiiBE at thetriibe.com/2025/12/opinio….

The CUE 2026 Fellowship info session will now be virtual tomorrow starting at 5:30 pm. If you were not able attend in person, this is a great opportunity for you to learn more about CUE's Fellowship. Register now at us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…! #CUEChicago

Join us in making a profound impact this Giving Tuesday. Every donation, no matter the size, fuels our mission. Together, we will forge a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive! Invest in CUE's mission at chicagounitedforequity.org/invest. #CUEChicago #GivingTuesday

Join us on Thursday, December 4th, for an in-person info session from 5:30 to 6:30 pm to discover more about CUE’s Fellowship and hear inspiring stories from alumni. Register today at eventbrite.com/e/2026-cue-fel…. #CUEChicago #CUEsday

CUE's Racial Equity Program has had over 200 Fellows. Want to learn more about what makes our program unique and powerful? Join us virtually this Thursday at 12:00 pm for a 2026 CUE Fellowship Info Session. Register now at us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…! #CUEsday #CUEChicago

Our 2026 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. To learn more and apply by January 20, 2026, visit chicagounitedforequity.org/2026-fellowship. #CUEChicago