RACE AND BUSINESS FORUMS

The Chicago United Race and Business Forums Series, The Convergence of Race, Business & Politics in 2008, features dynamic speakers who will discuss diversity, leadership and business opportunity in America. This exciting series provides a venue for Chicago’s corporate leaders to discuss the socio-political transformation of race and business in Chicago since 1968 and gain insight as they strive to increase Chicago’s reputation as a global city.

Earl Jones, President & Market Manager, Clear Channel Radio Chicago

will present the final forum in the series titled,

"The Corporate Experience - My Journey"

Tuesday, June 24, 2008; Reception 6 pm, Program 7 pm
The Mid-America Club; 200 East Randolph Drive, Chicago, IL 60601

Gloria Castillo, President, Chicago United, will moderate the one-hour discussion. Seating is limited and registration is required. $35 donation required per forum. No charge for members of Chicago United’s CEO and Leaders Councils. For questions, contact Chicago United at 312-977-3060.

< Register Online >

ROLAND MARTIN, CNN Contributor and WVON-AM/1690 Radio Show Host and author of the best selling book Speak Brother! A Black Man's View of America presented

"A Black Man's View of Race, Business and Politics"

Roland Martin Gets Candid at Race and Business Forum
Chicago United’s audience experienced straight talk from Roland Martin first-hand during the April 17, Race and Business Forum titled, A Black Man's View of Race, Business and Politics sponsored by JP Morgan Chase. CNN Contributor and WVON-AM/1690 Radio Show Host and author of the bestselling book Speak Brother! A Black Man's View of America, Roland Martin joined Gloria Castillo, president of Chicago United for a one-hour discussion that touched issues from the current election to immigration, entrepreneurship and becoming CEO of ‘You, Inc.’

Check out the following videos from the event:

< Corporate America and Race Today (5:42) >

< Immigration and the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom (10:19) >

< Be your own CEO (9:48) >

Every year, Chicago United seeks to help close the gap between race and business with a fierce brand of discussion. This year marks Chicago United’s 40th Anniversary. Under the theme, Torchbearers of the Dream: Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future, Chicago United continues its commitment to spearhead reforms and diversity initiatives to transform the city.

The views and opinions expressed by the speakers who participate in Chicago United events do not necessarily express the views and opinions of Chicago United members.