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FIRESIDE CHAT | CROSSROADS: EQUITY, POWER & CHICAGO’S NEXT MOVE

Wisdom. Knowledge. Resolve.

DESCRIPTION:
We’ll start by examining the legal, political, and historical context surrounding the national rollback on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), exploring how shifting federal policies and court rulings are challenging long-standing equity programs—and what that means for Chicago’s legacy of inclusivity across industries. From there, we’ll look at the on-the-ground impact, focusing on those most at risk as equity language is stripped from policies, including the real-life consequences for minority- and women-owned businesses and the ripple effects on historically marginalized communities. Finally, we’ll turn to solutions—highlighting how inclusive economic opportunity can be defended through advocacy, adaptation, and coalition-building, and exploring ways to reframe equity goals in legally sound terms to ensure minority businesses remain part of the conversation as the landscape evolves.

MODERATOR:
HEREMENE HARTMAN, DISTINGUISHED MEDIA PIONEER. FOUNDER OF N'DIGO

SPEAKERS:
KAREN FREEMAN–WILSON, PRESIDENT & CEO, CHICAGO URBAN LEAGUE

PEPPER MILLER, AUTHOR, AWARD-WINNING SPEAKER, THOUGHT LEADER, RECOGNIZED MARKET RESEARCHER, AND CONSULTANT

TYRONNE STOUDEMIRE, AUTHOR, GLOBAL VICE PRESIDENT, DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION, HYATT