About this Event
Black History Month Celebration Co-hosted by the Conrad Worrill Community Reparations Commission and Reparations United
COME JOIN US at The Kehrein Center For The Arts. 5628 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60644 on February 24, 2024, at 3:00 pm as the Conrad Worrill Community Reparations Commission and Reparations United Co-host our Black HIstory Month Chicago Reparations Celebration.
The purpose of this event is to showcase black history and reparations allowing CWCRC, the community, Leaders, Clergy and elected officials to celebrate influental moments, to inspire and to remember our ancestors and who we are as Black People.
Topic: The Conrad Worrill Community Reparation Commissioners has requested our past and present City of Chiago Alders and Leaders give their reports to the community regarding the $500,000 budget allocation for the new subcommittee, updates on the Office of Descendants of Enslaved Africans (TBD), Reparative Basic Income and other Wealth Gap Iniatives and the new slavery era and redress ordinance.
* Descendants of enslaved Africans
Each community will be represented by a member of that community to form subcommittees that roll up to the commission. This will allow a greater, more accurate consensus of facts and numbers to be collected in formulating a true and realistic plan, in addition to the implementation for African Descendants Reparations.
Special Guest Speakers:
Robin Rue Simmons, Executive Director of First Repair (Evantston IL Reparations)
Roderick Sawyer (Former 6th Ward Alder, City of Chiago Reparations)
Dr. LaKisha T. David, Professor & Geneologist at University of Urbana Champaign
Marvin Slaughter, Illinois African Descendant Citizens Commission
Invited Guest (Pending):
Congressman Jonathan Jackson
Commissioner Stanley Moore
State Representative Carroll Ammons
Marvin Slaughter, Illinois African Descendant Citizens Commission
Activities:
- Food
- Music
- Giveaways
- Entertainment
- & more
Entertainment:
- DJ Phantom
- Live Band
- South Shore Drill Team
- & More
(All rightss reserved to change the guest list and entertainment without notice)
* Descendants of enslaved Africans
Go to our Website: Conrad Worrill Community Reparations Commission
Special Thank You to the Chatham Emagine Theater, City of Chicago Reparations subcommittee, acknowledgements to former Alderman Roderick Sawyer, Alderman Stephanie Coleman, and Alderman Andre Vasquez, Foxx Entertainment Group Inc. and more.
First 100 Guest will receive a VIP Ticket to attend our Annual Reparations Awareness Movie Screenting at the Chatham Emagine Theatre, 210 West 87th Street, Chicao IL on February 25, 2024. Complimentary popcorn will be provided with the registration ticket. Food, drinks and snacks will be available to purchase during lunch. VIP Guest are offered a change to received a commemorative Reparations T-shirt available with a $20.00 donation.
Doors will open promptly at 2:30 pm. Reception starts at 3:00 pm. You should be in your seat no later than 3:30 pm. We will begin programming promptly at 3:30 pm CST. The meeting is anticipated to last no later than 2 h 30 m.
Seating is provided on a first come first served basis. Seating is limited; therefore, it is suggested that you purchase your tickets in advance.
Check-In. A Guest list will be available upon arrival for this event. If you are not able to attend and want to transfer your ticket(s) a physical ticket must be in presented. Guest will not be permitted to attend the screening without a registered ticket. Please keep your tickets in a safe place.
Social Distancing is optional and strongly encouraged. If you are under the weather, we ask that you be courteous and please email us at [email protected] so that we may send you link to livestream the event from the comfort of your home. Proof of Vaccination does not need to be presented.
Donations to the Conrad Worrill Community Reparations Commission help fuel reparations initiatives for the community not only in Chicago but throughout Illinois. CWCRC is an educational fundraiser hosted by a 501C3 organization. Please consult your tax advisor for tax deduction information. All sales are final. No refunds will be provided.
"Thank you everyone for your cooperation and support! We look forward to seeing you at the event."
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Call: La Kisha at (312) 415-1689 for VIP Information or if you are interested in donating or becoming a sponsor.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Cinema Chatham, Powered by Emagine, 210 West 87th Street, Chicago, United States
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