Continuing the Conversation Part Two

Voting Rights
Written By Chris Groza

Watch as Yvonne V. Delk Theologian in Residence for CRS, Rev. Erica Williams has an important conversation with Rev. Darren Calhoun of Urban Village Church where they discuss their hopes for Chicago's mayor-elect Brandon Johnson following our March Chicago Community Conversation.

Watch part one of our Continuing the Conversation series here.

See Also
Traffic Stop Resources
Traffic Stop Resources

As CRS calls on transparent conversations about the Chicago Police Department’s use of excessive force in relationship to Black, Brown, and Indigenous people of our Beloved city, we share a list of traffic stop resources in partnership with the ACLU of Illinois.

Stop Killing Us
Stop Killing Us

In America, policing has almost become synonymous with Black death. The March 21 killing of Dexter Reed (26) in Chicago is yet another horrific example of the ways in which Black bodies are violently and fatally endangered when they come in contact with law enforcement. They can’t keep killing us. The excessive use of force must stop!

Why Does Second Chance Month Matter?
Why Does Second Chance Month Matter?

As April ushers in the change of spring, CRS proudly joins the nation in acknowledging Second Chance Month! This designation holds profound significance for us as we champion just reentry and equitable opportunities for all. 

Pretrial Fairness Act Implementation
Pretrial Fairness Act Implementation

Find articles recapping how the end of money bail began in courtrooms across communities, moving us toward racial, economic and social justice.

Accountability in Action
Accountability in Action

CRS believes that the significance of accountability cannot be overstated. As people of faith advocating for racial, economic and social justice, it is critical that we always hold our leaders accountable.

Take Action to Support the Pretrial Fairness Act
Take Action to Support the Pretrial Fairness Act

Once implemented on September 18, 2023, the Pretrial Fairness Act will end money bond. Read this blog article to learn ways you can get involved in making the justice system safer and more equitable.

Chicago Consent Decree Hearing
Chicago Consent Decree Hearing

On August 9, CRS and other community organizations and members shared powerful testimonies at the Public Hearing on Chicago’s Consent Decree policy on “stop and frisks.”

Do Not Dehumanize Our Youth
Do Not Dehumanize Our Youth

Mayor Johnson’s request to not dehumanize our youth challenges us to consider the language we use when speaking about our communities. We thank Mayor Johnson for lifting the humanity of our children.

Call-In to Demand That Sheriff Dart End the Cook County Jail Book Ban
Call-In to Demand That Sheriff Dart End the Cook County Jail Book Ban

On April 7, 2023, Sheriff Dart enacted a policy that limits incarcerated people to three books per person (including magazines but excluding religious texts). Read our blog to learn how you can take action against the book ban.

Fair Housing Month
Fair Housing Month

Fair Housing Month is observed annually in April to commemorate the passing of the Fair Housing Act in 1968, which prohibits discrimination in housing. CRS fights for fair and equitable housing opportunities through advocacy, education, and resources. Discrimination and inequality still exist in housing, and the fight for fair housing continues.

April is Second Chance Month
April is Second Chance Month

April is Second Chance Month. Learn more about how this initiative gives hope to those re-entering society from the criminal justice system.

 

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