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12.28.26

Uniting for the Holidays 2026

Share joy and strengthen community with Uniting for the Holidays! This holiday season, join United Way and our community partners in helping individuals and families meet their basic needs and experience the joy of the season.

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01.19.26

MLK Day of Solidarity: Building Bridges Across Black and Latine Communities

Join United Way of Metro Chicago this MLK Day for a conversation on solidarity, shared challenges, and how Black and Latine communities rise together through collective action.

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01.24.25

An Urban Historian's Bold Take on MLK Jr's Legacy

Join United Way of Metro Chicago for a free exclusive conversation with Chicago urban historian Shermann "Dilla" Thomas as we explore Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy and culture, his unique connection to Chicago's South and West Sides, and what's happening in those communities today. RSVP for one of our two broadcast dates.

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01.15.24

Building Community with Justice of the Pies: A Virtual Conversation with Chef Maya-Camille Broussard

Chef Maya-Camille Broussard, star of the Netflix series Bake Squad, author, and owner of Chicago bakery Justice of the Pies, joins us on January 15 for a conversation celebrating her story and her success.

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