We want to hear and tell better stories—stories of resistance, hope, joy and power—and situate Chicago not as a city plagued with fear and violence but as a vibrant hub of art, culture, and organizing.
The Coalition has been leading a pioneering series of community-journalist gatherings, building bridges between local community and top editors and journalists to write more accurately and effectively about issues of housing, education, community investments, health and safety, to shine a light on underreported challenges and collective triumphs.
Advised John Oliver on bail reform and connected his team to the Cook County Public Defender policy team.
Watch VideoOlayemi Olurin, published a video on the falsehood of "The Purge Law" on behalf of the Cook County Defender Office that was seen over 1 million times.
Watch VideoConnected sources and supported accurate coverage in a wide variety of outlets, including Bloomberg, The Breakfast Club, and NBC News.
Learn MoreHelped over 20 law professors author a letter to legislators demanding they resist the urge to roll back the Safe-T Act. Supported them in translating the letter into a Chicago Reader op-ed.
Learn MoreActivists Share How to Better Address Violence
Learn MoreThree young Chicago organizers talk about the need to redistribute resources to address community needs.
Learn MoreWhat Is It, How Does It Work and What Are the Root Causes of Violence?
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