WCRJ and CRGE Introduce SAFER Communities Act
This past week in Springfield, State Representative Lamont Robinson, in partnership with the Workers Center for Racial Justice (WCRJ),...
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Feb 21, 2019
Take Action to End Illinois' Prison "Pay-to-Stay" Law
In the coming days, members of the Illinois House of Representative will consider a critical bill that would prohibit the state from...
Jan 28, 2019
Before heading to the polls, check out our Racial Justice Voter Guide!
To mark the first day of early voting in Chicago’s 2019 municipal elections, CRGE has released the Racial Justice Voter Guide. This...
Jan 18, 2019
Justice for Laquan
Yesterday afternoon, Cook County Associate Judge Domenica Stephenson handed down a verdict of not guilty in the case of three Chicago...
Jan 10, 2019
CRGE Release Racial Justice Scorecard for the Chicago City Council
With fifty days remaining before the municipal elections, the Center for Racial and Gender Equity (CRGE) has released its Racial Justice...
Jan 10, 2019
The Scores Are In....See Which State Legislators Made the Grade
As lawmakers return to Springfield this week to inaugurate the 101st General Assembly session, the Center for Racial and Gender Equity...
Nov 8, 2018
The Power of Black Resistance in the Midterm Elections
The 2018 midterm elections marked a pivotal moment for people of color and women across the country. Facing renewed assaults on our...
Oct 30, 2018
Midterm Election - 7 Day Action Alert
With just one week to go before the midterm elections, CRGE is redoubling efforts to ensure that communities most affected by the...
Oct 23, 2018
CRGE Releases Racial Justice Scorecard for Illinois State Legislature
With two weeks remaining before the November elections, the Center for Racial and Gender Equity (CRGE) has released the Illinois Racial...
Oct 6, 2018
Justice for Laquan Begins Today
This afternoon Jason Van Dyke was found guilty in the murder of Laquan McDonald. Nearly three years after the city released dashcam...
Oct 6, 2018
Take #StopKavanaugh to the Ballot Box
This afternoon Senate Republicans voted to confirm the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh, a deeply partisan, right-wing...
Aug 30, 2018
Action Alert: Don't Let Congress Take Food Off Our Tables!
Just months after passing a $1.2 trillion tax plan, which secured generous breaks for America’s wealthiest individuals and corporations,...
Aug 10, 2018
WCRJ & CRGE Host State's Attorney Kim Foxx and Mayoral Candidates at Forum for Safety & Liberation
On Tuesday, the Workers Center for Racial Justice (WCRJ) hosted the 2018 Forum for Safety and Liberation in collaboration with the Center...
Jun 21, 2018
ACTION ALERT: Demand Equal Pay for Black Workers!
This morning, the Illinois state legislature sent Governor Rauner a critical bill, which would take steps toward securing equal pay for...
Jun 14, 2018
URGENT: We Need Your Help to Stop These Toxic Bills!
At the end of the legislative session, the Illinois State House and Senate passed two dangerous bills, which would undermine the safety...
May 31, 2018
Demand Economic Opportunity for All Illinois Families
This afternoon, Illinois lawmakers took important steps towards improving economic opportunity for local families impacted by poverty....
May 2, 2018
Join WCRJ and CRGE as We Fight Voter Suppression
Last week, the Illinois House of Representatives passed HB 4469, a critical bill that would take steps to promote more equitable voting...
Apr 12, 2018
CRGE Releases Illinois Racial Justice Policy Guide
This week the Center for Racial and Gender Equity (CRGE) released the Illinois Racial Justice Policy Guide, an informational resource for...
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