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Chicago United for Equity @cueChicago

We are mobilizers, storytellers, and policymakers working to build the Chicago we deserve. #WeAreNTA #VoteEquity #PeoplesBudgetChicago #CivicLove

Joined November 2017
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Congratulations to Beatriz Ponce de Léon, 2018 CUE Fellow, who will be honored tomorrow at the MALDEF Chicago Gala 2026 with the Excellence in Community Service Award. #CUEChicago
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Meet the Co-Governance Pilot Co-Leads! To support the implementation of the Co-Governance Framework, CUE and OERJ are working with existing government and community partnerships. During this 18 month pilot, we are providing the co-leads with hands-on learning and collaboration.
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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
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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 chicagounitedforequity.org/2…
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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/ne…. #CUEChicago
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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.
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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/p…. #CUEChicago
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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 chicagounitedforequity.org/a…. #CUEChicago
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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/2…. #CUEChicago
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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/2….
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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….

OPINION: Co-governance is a path to equity in Chicago • The TRiiBE

Governance has been top-down, often excluding historically marginalized communities from decision-making. Embracing co-governance in Chicago fosters an inclusive environment.

thetriibe.com
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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/regi…! #CUEChicago
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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/i…. #CUEChicago #GivingTuesday
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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-fe…. #CUEChicago #CUEsday
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