Uncover Bayard Rustin's inspiring journey leading the 1964 March on Washington, and explore CRS's initiatives like the Bayard Rustin Fellowship and Bayard's Brigade, connecting inclusive congregations for LGBTQIA+ justice and equity.

Read our statement following a decision from Chicago’s City Council to allocate $51 million to migrant funding.

The Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability held a meeting to draft policies for selecting the police superintendent and police board members. The new superintendent is expected to prioritize fairness, transparency and accountability to foster trust between the police and the community.

CRS is celebrating Pride Month by hosting Pride & Poetry on June 30, a free open mic with two featured poets, Tarnynon Onumonu and Goddess Warrior the Poet. Learn more about the event and poets below.

CRS is celebrating Pride Month by hosting Trans 101 on June 15, facilitated by Kayden Coleman. Learn more about this virtual event and Kayden Coleman here.

CRS is celebrating Pride Month by hosting “Does the Church Love Us?” on June 10. Learn more about this event and meet the panelists and moderator here.

CRS recognizes the importance of working in the LGBTQIA+ space and addressing issues of intersectionality. This recognition is part of a broader shift in the field of social justice, which has increasingly acknowledged the importance of considering multiple intersecting forms of identity and oppression.

Amidst Brandon Johnson's inauguration as the new mayor of Chicago, we invite you to reflect on the impactful words of Rev. Erica N. Williams, our Yvonne V. Delk Theologian in Residence. as she reminds us about our shared duty towards the most marginalized in our communities.

As a former education beat reporter, the founder of Catalyst worked tirelessly to reform Chicago Public Schools.

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.

As we commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Nakba of May 15, 1948, many commentators have been pointing out that the Catastrophe did not simply occur on that date or year but rather that it is an ongoing catastrophe, beginning prior to 1948 and continuing to the present day.

Newly arrived migrants in Chicago are in need of basic necessities. Check out our list of recommended actions from organizations, community groups and legislators in Chicago offering aid.

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Click here to take a look at profiles of figures in Asian American history.

Meet Chris Groza, CRS's new Communications Coordinator: Amplifying Voices through Art and Outreach

Keron Blair shares a heartfelt prayer for the new mayor of Chicago, envisioning a future where all people are safe, prosperous and treated with justice and equity while also encouraging us to hold our leaders in Chicago accountable. Read Keron's prayer here. 

We had Chicago Community Conversations in January and March, but the discussions don’t end there. Watch as our staff continues the conversation in our second part of this series.

Meet Terrell Barnes, our new Organizing and Policy Manager. With his wealth of experience as an organizer, contract lobbyist and political campaigner, Terrell is poised to make a significant impact on the work at CRS.

April is Arab American Heritage Month. Click here to learn how Arab Americans are not accurately represented in the U.S. Census and what you can do to be a powerful ally during this 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. Learn more about how this initiative gives hope to those re-entering society from the criminal justice system.