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I believe we can build a better future. And I know that advocacy can play a key role in removing obstacles to racial and economic justice.

Statement from Audra Wilson, President and CEO of the Shriver Center on Poverty Law

Without history, there is no basis for comprehensive advocacy efforts for racial and economic justice.

Watch a Conversation with Chicago Historian, Shermann “Dilla” Thomas

A mission-driven communication leader and storyteller, Raftery brings nearly 25 years' experience working for government, business, the media, and nonprofits.

Since everyone needs a place to live, ensuring that people with records have access to stable housing is not merely equitable, but also a matter of common sense.

This spring, the Shriver Center championed a legislative agenda in Illinois designed to support low-wage workers, expand access to health coverage, and secure stable housing so that all Illinoisans can thrive. 

Now in its ninth year, this groundbreaking program equips anti-poverty advocates with tools to advance racial equity.

Illinois became the first state in the nation to provide Medicaid-like coverage to low-income seniors over the age of 65. Today Illinois builds upon this legacy by expanding coverage to low-income adults ages 55 through 64.

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