What is the Chicago Creatives for Justice? The Chicago Creatives for Justice Arts Fellowship is a 10-week program designed to support emerging movement artists and strengthen the capacity of member organizations involved in social justice work. Meet The Fellows As... [Read more...]
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our Spring 2025 Chicago Creatives for Justice Arts Fellowship! Applications are now closed. The goal of the fellowship program is to increase the capacity of our member organizations and support emerging movement artists.... [Read more...]
A virtual workshop on Chicago’s current budget deficit. We will learn about progressive budget demands and how we can fund these initiatives without overburdening working families, followed by a collective action! Un taller virtual aprenderemos sobre las... [Read more...]
Read part two of a two-part series featuring a conversation with Matt Ginsberg-Jaeckle, Southside Together Organizing for Power co-founder and 50th Ward United Working Families member, along with some calls to action as we head into the DNC. In case you missed it,... [Read more...]
Read part one of a two-part series where we revisit the history of the DNC in Chicago starting in 1968, Mayor Emanuel’s closure of our public mental health clinics in 2011, and the Chicago Police Department infiltration of the 2012 NATO Summit. Ready for part... [Read more...]
We are thrilled to introduce the newest members of the Grassroots Collaborative team, Marla Bramble and Rocio Garcia! We asked them a few questions so you can get to know them better. Take a look! Marla Bramble Deputy Director What is exciting to you about joining... [Read more...]
What is the Chicago Creatives for Justice? The program provides space for aspiring graphic designers and illustrators to develop a variety of beneficial techniques for movement work, because art is critical in any movement or campaign. The program allows us to further... [Read more...]
We were honored to be accepting the award with United Working Families, Chicago Teacher’s Union, SEIU Healthcare, SEIU Local 73, and Mayor Brandon... [Read more...]
Recently, our intern from Free Spirit Media, Cassidy Casanova interviewed Santera, hear what she had to say! Learn More About IL Green New DealSocial Housing Campaign#GND4SocialHousing What are you hoping to accomplish while working with the Coalition to IL Green New... [Read more...]
Last year, Amisha Patel, our beloved former Executive Director, announced that she would be leaving GC to continue her leadership in new roles. We launched a national search for her replacement, someone who could take our coalition into a future full of essential... [Read more...]
After 15 Years of Strong Leadership Amisha is Transitioning Out as Executive Director From Amisha: I have difficult news to share. As some of you know, five years ago I was diagnosed with endometrial cancer and went through intensive treatment. Unfortunately,... [Read more...]