This year, we're celebrating our movement for racial, economic and climate justice for working families across Illinois by honoring the bold leadership of grassroots organizers winning big for our communities. The Gala will be held online in consideration of the ongoing pandemic; we hope that you’ll be able to join virtually from wherever you are!
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Plus, check out our limited edition ticket bundles celebrating the power of movement artists who make liberation irresistible, featuring art by our very own Amisha Patel and movement artist Asha Edwards!
While GC is making our virtual event freely accessible online this year to anyone unable to purchase a ticket, we ask you to consider purchasing a ticket, donating one, or sponsoring the event. All proceeds will directly support GC's work.
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2022 HONOREES - Bold Campaign Award
Recognizing the bold leadership of organizers across Chicago whose campaigns won big for environmental, economic, and racial justice in Illinois.
Stop General Iron - a coalition of residents successfully demanded the City of Chicago deny the permit for a metal shredding operation and polluter to relocate to Chicago's Southeast Side
End of Money Bond - pushed for the passage the historic Pretrial Fairness Act, a sweeping package of criminal justice reforms including the abolition of cash bail in Illinois and limits on pretrial incarceration
End of Immigrant Detention Centers - pushed for the passage of the Illinois Way Forward Act that shut down ICE detention contracts in Illinois and ended most collaboration between police and ICE