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.

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.

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.

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a Day of Understanding and Service

Join us for a conversation with 2022 MacArthur Fellow Dr. Reuben Jonathan Miller – sociologist, criminologist, and author of Halfway Home: Race, Punishment, and the Afterlife of Mass Incarceration.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day: A Day of Reflection and Service

This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, you’re invited to an exclusive conversation about the civil rights movement in Chicago, as told by the Urban Historian and TikTok sensation Shermann “Dilla” Thomas. Dilla will reflect on Dr. King’s 1966 campaign to secure open and affordable housing and how that movement shaped the Chicago we know today.