October 29, 2024
Chicago Beyond Hosts National Justice Convening
On October 21-22, 2024, Chicago Beyond hosted its inaugural National Justice Convening, a Conversation on Holistic Safety in Corrections, in Chicago. Sta
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The Rise of Black-Owned Birth Centers
While the country faces a Black maternal mortality crisis, midwifery-led birth centers have been found to produce low infant and maternal mortality rates. Chicago Beyond’s Leader in Residence, Jeanine Valrie Logan, will open the Chicago South Side Birth Center to provide Black midwife-led, culturally concordant care. Read Word in Black’s article to learn more about Jeanine’s work in birth justice.
News & Events
October 8, 2024
NBA Foundation, Chicago Beyond, and Chicago Bulls Announce Grant Recipients for Initiative Supporting Nonprofits Driving Economic Opportunity for Black Youth and Communities
Today, national philanthropic organization Chicago Beyond, in partnership with the NBA Foundation and the Chicago Bulls, announced the continuation of a $1 million collaboration to support Black-led nonprofit organizations that are creating opportunities
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October 7, 2024
Vermont Public: Vermont prisons work to improve visitation experiences for children of incarcerated fathers
State corrections officials want to improve child visitation practices at Vermont's men's prisons. They're working with the nonprofit Chicago Beyond to overhaul current practices and prioritize the mental health of kids and their incarcerated parents.
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