CAFE Resources

The CAFE and its partners have compiled external resources about topics that align with our goal to provide robust information to the education community and communities of color. These resources provide and reflect a range of perspectives and experiences.

Financial Literacy

Banking 101 Seminar- Banking Overview Presented by: Mark N. Moultrie Jr., Private Banker

Investing 101- BHFA The Fundamentals of Personal Finance Seminar- Presented by: Todd Gilleylen, CFP®CRC®, Vice President – Investments Premier Senior Financial Advisor

Investing 202- Advanced Investment Strategy Seminar- Presented by: Paul King, Senior Portfolio Manager II

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Apr 16

We are delighted that Mayor Lightfoot has announce

We are delighted that Mayor Lightfoot has announced her Inaugural Medal of Honor Recipients! This award will honor individuals and organizations that have made extraordinary contributions to Chicago’s residents throughout 2020 and particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

While all of these honorees are incredible, we would like to especially recognize those with whom we work closely and whose partnership we value! Congratulations to:

Daniel Anello, CEO of Kids First Chicago
Dr. Helene Gayle, President of Chicago Community Trust
Chef Erick Williams, Executive Chef & Founder of Virtue
Greater Chicago Food Depository

#MayorsMedalOfHonor #MayoralAward #Award #Chicago #CoronaVirus #Contributors #DanielAnello #ErikWilliams #DrHelenGayle #GreaterChicagoFoodDepository

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Apr 16

#NationalLibrarianDay Today, we'd like to recogniz

#NationalLibrarianDay Today, we'd like to recognize the incredible Vivian Gordon Harsh. As a Chicago native and the first black librarian for the Chicago Public Library, Vivian was a significant contributor to Chicago's Black Renaissance. Her devotion to collecting rare African-American literature gives us a look back into history and provides invaluable knowledge for future generations. This world-renowned collection has been renamed the Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection of Afro-American History and Literature and can be seen at the Woodson Regional Library, here in Chicago, today.

#VivianGordonHarsh #Librarian #Chicago #ChicagoPublicLibrary #AfricanAmerican #BlackLiterature #AfricanAmericanHistory #LibrariansOfInstagram #KnowledgeIsPower #BlackRenaissance

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Apr 15

On April 28, we will unveil #The1954Project 2021 #

On April 28, we will unveil #The1954Project 2021 #LuminaryAwards to support goals of investing in innovative and culturally affirming approaches to teaching and learning, expanding educator and leadership diversity, and increasing economic mobility in the Black community.

To accelerate sustainable impact, we will provide $1 million to each of five organizations achieving those goals nationwide. #Linkinbio to read this @ChicagoSunTimes piece.

#TheCafeGroup #ChicagoSunTimes #Philanthropy #Awards #Diversity #Investment #Educators #Education #Innovative #Culture #BlackCommunity

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Apr 15

#The1954Project Presents: The 2021 Luminary Awards

#The1954Project Presents: The 2021 Luminary Awards, held virtually on Wednesday, April 28th at 11:00 am CDT.

The 1954 Project not only provides financial supports, but also looks to influence traditional philanthropy and the broader education ecosystem to recognize the unique and important role of Black leaders in education.

We are thrilled to announce the 2021 Luminaries!

Aimée Eubanks Davis, Braven (@bebraven)
Sharif El-Mekki, Center for Black Educator Development (@selmekki)
Nicole Lynn Lewis, Generation Hope (@nicolelynnlewis)
Adrian Mims, The Calculus Project
Hiewet Senghor, Black Teacher Collaborative (@blackteachercollab)

This unique event will also feature appearances by Academy and Grammy award-winning artist and activist, Common, philanthropic power couple, Cookie and Earvin “Magic” Johnson, actor and philanthropist Jay Ellis, and many more!

Read the full press release and register for the event by tapping the #linkinbio.

#LuminaryAwards #TheCafeGroup #WaltonFamilyFoundation #BlackLeaders #Grant #Leaders #Visionary #Impact #Awards #Philanthropy #Educators

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Apr 12

Fanny Jackson Coppin is the first African American

Fanny Jackson Coppin is the first African American woman to become a school principal, superintendent of a school district, one of five African American women invited to speak at the World's Congress of Representative Women, and one of the first vice presidents of the National Association of Colored Women.

Fanny lead with action as she took in impoverished youth when other charities turned them away.

"Love wins when everything else will fail." - Fanny Jackson Coppin

Tap the link in bio to learn more.

#MotivationMonday #FannyJacksonCoppin #Educator #BlackEducator #InspirationalWomen #Trailblazer #Advocate #Pioneer #HigherEducation #BlackHistory

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Apr 8

We're looking forward to moderating an important @

We're looking forward to moderating an important @MyForefront (Illinois) panel discussion with panelists Laura Coy (@WilliamBlairCompany), Harmony Harrington (Blue Cross Blue Shield of IL), and other corporate leaders statewide.

Join us Thursday, April 15 for: “Doing Good with What We’re Good at Doing: A Look at Corporate Collaboration and Philanthropy in Illinois.”

This is a not-to-be-missed discussion – we’ll lift up collective impact initiatives and discuss the challenges to and opportunities for improved coordination and impact with a specific focus on cross-sector collaboration to advance COVID response and equity across our state.

Register for this free event by tapping the link in bio.

#CSR #Equity #EquitableRecovery #COVID19 #WBCares #Illinois #Forefront #WilliamBlair #TheCafeGroup #Philanthropy

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Apr 7

Why the name “1954 Project?” In 1954, the US

Why the name “1954 Project?”

In 1954, the US Supreme Court ruled unanimously that racial segregation of children in public schools was unconstitutional. And yet, seven decades later, segregation persists in our public schools. In the rush to “integrate,” thousands of Black teachers, school leaders, and mentors lost their jobs in a predominantly white system. The 1954 Project seeks to undo what was lost when those educators were pushed aside, by reintroducing the lived Black experience back into the public education system.

Join us on April 28, 2021, from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm CST as we recognize and award the leaders that are demonstrating excellence in education.

Register here: https://the-1954-project.webflow.io/luminaryawards2021

#The1954Project #LuminaryAwards #CAFEImpact

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Apr 6

The time to act is now! We would love your support

The time to act is now! We would love your support as we bring solutions to racial justice and equity.

Join @LGC_Chicago's, "Equity in Education for All: Closing the Gap," event on Thursday, April 15 12pm CST.

This event is very dear to the heart of our President, Liz Thompson, an LGC Fellow since 1991 and moderated by Kate Grossman, a Senior Education Editor for @WBEZCHICAGO. Guest speakers include:

Dr. Elizabeth Alvarez (LGC Fellow since 2015), Chief of Network 8 for @ChiPubSchools. Including our grantee, Daniel Anello (LGC Fellow since 2019), Chief Executive Officer of @KidsFirstChi, and Dr. @JaniceJJackson, (LGC Fellow since 2007), Chief Executive Officer of Chicago Public Schools. Janice is also one of our #BlackWomenInEducation members.

Together we can make a difference!

Free registration, sign up now: https://bit.ly/3u9R8dK

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Apr 5

We've been fortunate to have access to many schola

We've been fortunate to have access to many scholars, researchers, and practitioners that are deeply rooted in the evolving #educational ecosystem. Visit our website to view our most recent case studies, which highlight key findings that influence our work and strategies within our community and beyond.
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#TheCAFEGroup #CaseStudies #keyfindings #educationalsystem #educationalopportunities #EducationResearch #educationalscholars #educationalresearch #communitysupport #educatinonalsupport

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Apr 2

When you support #The1954Project, you are supporti

When you support #The1954Project, you are supporting remarkable, game-changing leaders.

Help us recognize the impact they have made, and join us in celebration of the Inaugural 1954 Project Luminary Awards!

Special guests include Cookie Johnson (@TheCookieJ) & Earvin “Magic” Johnson (@MagicJohnson), Common (@Common), Jay Ellis (@JayREllis), Dr. Nzinga Harrison (@ZingLover), Lauren B. Stoute (@foodpaparazzi), Liz Thompson & Don Thompson.

You don’t want to miss this event!

Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 11am CST
Register now: https://the-1954-project.webflow.io/luminary

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