LEAN IN
It wasn’t too long ago that laws had to be fought for to secure human rights and equitable treatment for People of Color.
It has been over a year since the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision ruling against affirmative action in college admissions. The access point for kids of color applying to our colleges and universities has been shut down since that ruling.
The rate of DE&I positions that have been eliminated is at an all-time high in corporate America. Getting rid of these positions does not alter the data. There are still People of Color who aren’t getting promotions, who aren’t in the C-Suite or executive ranks, who aren’t being appointed to boards. People of Color are still underrepresented in the workplace. There are still barriers that must come down.
When diverse pipelines are stifled at colleges and universities, diversity of thought and innovation in business is ultimately affected if companies do not lean in to protect this work of DE&I. How does this empower employees of color and what will the future workforce look like?
These short term decisions have long-term consequences.
Be well,
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Save the date for Chicago United’s 2024 Bridge Awards Celebration! Taking place Thursday, November 21, 2024, at The Geraghty, 2520 S. Hoyne Avenue in Chicago, this year’s Bridge Awards theme is Diversity, Equity, Inclusion=IMPACT. Highlighting the celebration is the presentation of Chicago United’s Bridge Award. We will also present the 2024 BLC President’s Award and the 2024 CU Impact Award.
Sponsorship opportunities are now available; contact Gail Arrigo, Executive Vice President for details. |
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Tiffany Hamel Johnson, Chicago United’s President and CEO, delivered opening remarks at the 15th Annual Business Leaders of Color – Advancing DEI in Financial Services in Times of Economic Uncertainty, hosted by The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago's Black Impact Group. Chicago United Business Leaders of Color and Board Members featured on the panel included: Kimberly Evans, Head of Corporate Sustainability, Inclusion and Impact, EVP, Northern Trust (Chicago United Board Member and a 2023 BLC); Michael T. Harris III, President, Beverley Bank and Trust Company (Wintrust) (2023 BLC); and Robert V. McGhee, Community Impact Territory Manager, SVP, Fifth Third Bank (2023 BLC).
Dorothy Abreu, Senior Vice President and Relationship Manager for Public Finance at the PNC Financial Services Group and a 2023 Business Leader of Color, was named to the Board of Directors for the Civic Consulting Alliance.
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS
The following programs are open only to employees of Chicago United Member Companies. Please click here to view our Event Calendar for additional details and registration links.
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Diversity Officer Roundtable: Elevating Equity at Navistar
PROGRAM
September 12 | 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
LOCATION
2701 Navistar Drive, Lisle, IL
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C-Suite Session: Elevating Equity in Professional Services
PROGRAM
September 17 | 9:00 am – 10:30 am
LOCATION
300 E. Randolph Street, 3rd Floor, Chicago
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ERG Symposium: The Importance of Allyship
In Partnership With EY
PROGRAM
September 18 | 9:00 am – 11:00 am
LOCATION
EY, 155 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL
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Minority Business Partnership Program: Wealth Creation, Workforce Development and Risk Reduction
PROGRAM
September 19 | 9:00 – 10:30 am
LOCATION
Aon Center, 200 E. Randolph St., 70th Floor, Chicago
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Business Leaders Of Color Series: Connecting To Corporate Board Opportunities
In Partnership with Deloitte
PROGRAM
September 24 | 5:00 – 7:00 pm
LOCATION
Deloitte, 111 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL
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Emerging Leaders Series: What's My Leadership Style?
PROGRAM
September 26 | 5:00 – 7:00 pm
LOCATION
McDonald's Corporate Office, 110 N. Carpenter St., Chicago
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