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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Jun 23

At #TheCAFEGroup, we believe that investing in our

At #TheCAFEGroup, we believe that investing in our young people today will ultimately change the world. That is why we support individuals through various stages of leadership development and professional growth, including college access, success and #careerattainment.

Tap the #linkinbio to learn more about our mission and the core values that guide our work in ensuring that Chicagoans in the most underserved communities have access to the necessary resources to progress through life full of vision, confidence, and agency.

#BlackLeaders #JobAttainment #HigherEducation #CollegeStudents #PathwaysToSuccess #BlackEducation #BlackEducationMatters #KnowledgeIsPower

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Jun 21

Hiewet Senghor, is the Founder & CEO of @blackteac

Hiewet Senghor, is the Founder & CEO of @blackteachercollab. Her social entrepreneurship venture aims to build a collective of #Black educators who can effectively bolster student achievement.

She hopes to use most of #The1954Project #LuminaryAwards grant money to build a strong organizational infrastructure to bring her vision forward and reverse the attrition rate for Black educators.
#Linkinbio to read the full Q&A in @GivingCompass.

#CAFEImpact #GivingCompass #Education #Entrepreneur #BlackEducators #BlackTeachers #BlackStudents

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Jun 17

To celebrate #Pride, we are honoring Dr. Rev Pauli

To celebrate #Pride, we are honoring Dr. Rev Pauli Murray. An author, lawyer, professor, and activist, Pauli was influential in the fight for equal rights throughout her life.

As a teacher at the New York City Remedial Reading Project, Pauli wrote articles and poems that were published in various magazines including Common Sense and The Crisis, a publication of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).

From 1968 to 1973, Pauli also served as a faculty member at Brandeis University teaching an early American Studies program.

#Linkinbio to learn more about her inspiring life and legacy here.

#TheCAFEGroup #NAACP #Equality #PrideMonth #EqualRights #Equity #Education #Legacy #Activist

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Jun 16

To commemorate Juneteenth, our Liz Thompson, CAFE

To commemorate Juneteenth, our Liz Thompson, CAFE President & Melinda Wright, Senior Program Officer at the @waltonfamilyfdn, are hosting an exclusive event for 3B Society members.

Featuring Award-Winning Scholar, Author and Professor, Dr. Tyrone Freeman, this 3B Salon Series event will look back at how early models of philanthropy can inform our efforts today to support #Black leaders in education and leverage the unique assets existent within the Black community.

Our community of donors, The 3B Society, honors three early pioneers of education; Mary McLeod Bethune, Nannie Helen Burroughs and Charlotte Hawkins Brown. #Linkinbio to donate to #The1954Project today and become a part of #TheCAFEGroup’s 3B Society.

#CAFEImpact #Juneteenth #WaltonFamilyFoundation #SocietyMembers #Philanthropy #Education #BlackLeaders

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Jun 15

Adrian Mims, Founder of The Calculus Project, and

Adrian Mims, Founder of The Calculus Project, and recent winner of #The1954Project #LuminaryAwards, aims to create a pathway for #Black & #Latinx students to succeed in advanced mathematics.

100% of the students from the initial cohort attended college; many choosing to major in STEM fields. The organization has since expanded with goals to extend its reach across the country to work toward equality in STEM education.

#Linkinbio to read the Q&A in @GivingCompass.

#TheCAFEGroup #CalculusProject #GivingCompass #Education #Mathematics #Students

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Jun 14

According to @BeBraven’s 2021 Jobs Report, Brave

According to @BeBraven’s 2021 Jobs Report, Braven Fellows are getting strong jobs that put them on the path to the American Dream.

In 2020, 420 Braven Fellows graduated from college, outpacing their peers nationally in "strong job attainment" by 22 percentage points (58% vs. 36%) within six months of graduation! Tap the #linkinbio to read more in #BeBraven's 2021 Jobs Report.

#TheCAFEGroup #BeBravenReport #BlackLeaders #JobAttainment #HigherEducation #CollegeStudents #PathwaysToSuccess #BlackEducation #KnowledgeIsPower

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Jun 11

Our City-Wide Foundation Summer Internship Program

Our City-Wide Foundation Summer Internship Program is officially underway! We had a fantastic first week with our 40+ program participants!

Already in week one, our interns have started building their social capital, are connecting with program alumni, asking questions and hearing sage advice from mentors and peers. Again, congratulations to our brilliant interns.

Thank you to our partner organizations and foundations for their contributions to our interns’ professional trajectory. We are excited to support you this summer and beyond.

#CAFEImpact #chicago #collegestudents #internships #blackphilanthropy #access

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Jun 9

Today at @socapmarkets, our Don and Liz Thompson,

Today at @socapmarkets, our Don and Liz Thompson, founders of @CleveAveLLC and #TheCAFEGroup participated in a session titled, “Investing in Impact and Opportunity” with John Palfrey, President of the @Macfound.

Their conversation focused on advancing racial equity, education, and economic opportunity. They also tackled impact investing and discussed #ClevelandAvenue’s $70M #CASTUS fund that is helping accelerate the success of diverse entrepreneurs in the Chicago region.

Tap our #Linkinbio to learn more.

#TheCAFEGroup #MacArthurFoundation #Investment #Chicago #Equity #Education #Entrepreneurs

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Jun 9

While internships have high value in the job marke

While internships have high value in the job market, research shows that 43% of internships by for-profit companies are unpaid. Unpaid internships deepen the existing social divide and impact career outcomes.

According to a @naceorg survey, unpaid interns get the same number of job offers as those without an internship. So, an unpaid internship is as good (or bad) for your career as not doing an internship at all.

#Linkinbio to follow the NACE research and learn about more equitable solutions for interns in @harvard_business_review.

#TheCAFEGroup #NACE #HarvardBusinessReview #Internship #Career #Research #JobMarket #SocialDivide #Impact #Employers #Survey

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Jun 8

Aimée Eubanks Davis, founder and CEO of @BeBraven

Aimée Eubanks Davis, founder and CEO of @BeBraven, knows the power of economic mobility first-hand.

Through her organization, she ensures that underrepresented students develop the skills, networks, confidence, and experience to find meaningful employment opportunities.

As a #The1954Project #LuminaryAward winner, she is using the funding to expand Braven's programs with higher education institutions, support economic mobility for #Black students and help to jumpstart their career trajectories.

#Linkinbio to read the Q&A in @GivingCompass.

#TheCAFEGroup #GivingCompass #Braven #CEOMindset #Education #HigherEducation #Career

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