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
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!
Honoring the Humanity of All
We oppose the Protect Children’s Innocence Act, which if passed, would ban transgender youth from accessing gender-affirming care and make it harder for trans adults to get such care.
Where Have All the Prophets Gone?
CRS is steadfast in its commitment to honoring the sanctity of life. We grieve the loss of all lives impacted by the culture of violence across the global diaspora, perpetuated through war, racism, poverty, disinheritance, xenophobia and all crimes against humanity, including white supremacist patriarchal systems of oppression.
CRS & Coalition Partner CRLMC Condemn the Murder of Wadea Al-Fayoume
CRS is a member of the Council of Religious Leaders of Metropolitan Chicago (CRLMC), which issued a joint statement in response to the racialized murder of 6-year-old Wadea Al-Fayoume, targeted due to xenophobia and religious identity.
Imagining the Indian
As people of faith, our mission aligns with the responsibility to recognize challenges and injustices and take action. Being an ally means actively unlearning and relearning in the pursuit of a more accurate, respectful and inclusive understanding of Native American culture and history.
Black Philanthropy: A Catalyst for Change
Underfunding and underrepresentation of Black-led nonprofits is prevalent within the philanthropic landscape, and addressing these issues require a comprehensive approach that acknowledges historical inequities, promotes representation and prioritizes equitable distribution of resources.
Our Hopes for the New CPD Superintendent
Here is our statement in response to the selection of CPD Counterterrorism Chief Larry Snelling as the next police superintendent for Chicago.
Long Delayed Justice for Henrietta Lacks
On August 1 of this year, what would have been Henrietta Lacks’ 103rd birthday, biotech company Thermo Fisher Scientific reached a settlement with Henrietta’s family for profiting from the use of Henrietta’s cells without her consent.
Importance of Remembrance
CRS Communications Intern Katie Masano Hill reflects on the importance of remembrance.
Resources for Dealing with Extreme Weather
To support Chicagoans impacted by recent flooding and tornadoes, CRS released a list of extreme weather resources from local, state and federal agencies. Read this blog article to access the resources.
Japanese Americans Join the Fight for Reparations
CRS Communications Intern Katie Masano Hill shares about Japanese American support for African American reparations.
United States Supreme Court Strikes Down Affirmative Action
The United States Supreme Court ruling on June 29, 2023, to strike down affirmative action is a disappointing setback for efforts to promote diversity in higher education. Read statements in response to the Supreme Court ruling and learn more here.
CRS Celebrates International African American Museum
View photos and read a recap of the historic groundbreaking ceremonies of the International African American Museum.
The Kansha Project: Building Solidarity with Japanese American Youth
CRS Communications Intern Katie Masano Hill shares about the Kansha Project and how the Japanese American community in Chicago is working towards cross-cultural solidarity and remembering the experiences of their ancestors.
Lawsuit Against Chicago Police Department Traffic Stops
Community Renewal Society was instrumental in helping the ACLU of Illinois identify directly-impacted individuals to be the plaintiffs in a discrimination lawsuit filed against the Chicago Police Department.
Council of Religious Leaders of Metropolitan Chicago Celebrates Juneteenth
The CRLMC calls on everyone in our community to recognize and celebrate Juneteenth
A Reflection on Juneteenth
We celebrate Juneteenth while remembering that the fight for racial justice is not over, and our commitment to dismantling systemic racism must remain steadfast.
Juneteenth Toolkit
In honor of the upcoming Juneteenth holiday, we are pleased to share a toolkit including ways to ways to learn about, support and empower Black communities.
6th Annual 'We Walk For Her' March
Click here to read the press release for the 6th Annual ‘We Walk for Her’ March organized by The Kenwood Oakland Community Community Organization and GoodKids MadCity to bring greater attention to the unsolved cases of missing and murdered women of color.