Welcome to
CHICAGO UNITED
Our Mission is to achieve parity in economic opportunity for people of color by advancing multiracial leadership in corporate governance, expanding the talent pipeline for executive-level management, and growing minority businesses.
A Message From Our President
Our Reality
Right now, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion — DE&I — is being used as a slur, as an insult to diminish and demean rightfully earned, merit-based achievements.
Since there are so many trying to redefine DE&I, let me be clear: In the work we do at Chicago United, DE&I — Diversity, Equity and Inclusion — means fair access, opportunity, resources and power for People of Color in business to thrive, eliminating historical and systemic barriers that cause oppression.
Chicago United continues to prove that Diversity, Equity and Inclusion transforms corporate culture and instigates long-term change. It is a disservice to those who fought this battle before us and to future generations poised to live the consequences if we allow others to redefine the reasons why this work is important.
Do not sit still while our reality becomes distorted.
There is much more work to do.
Be Well,
MEET OUR MEMBERS
MEMBER
BENEFITS
Support, Educate, Connect
C-Suite Sessions
C-Suite Sessions (formerly the CEO Roundtable Series) is an exclusive series of four panel discussions focused on “Elevating Equity in Business,” led by senior leaders who are implementing innovative strategies within their respective industry.
Business Leaders of Color
A program that identifies candidates for corporate Board of Directors’ positions.
Minority Business Partnership including The Five Forward Initiative TM
Chicago area corporations who select five local minority firms and commit to helping them develop and grow.
Inside Inclusion
A research publication that provides a complete review of the status of diversity and inclusion progress in Chicago.
Employee Resource Group Symposium
Best practices from experts on creating models for highly effective resource groups.
Diversity Officer Roundtable Series
Peer-to-peer learning sessions focused on current trends and leading practices.
Corporate Inclusion Institute
A talent development program that drives business performance through inclusion.
MEMBER
BENEFITS
Support, Educate, Connect
Members come to Chicago United for unparalleled, honest, and candid discussions of race and ethnicity in business. Some have earned national accolades for their efforts to promote multiracial leadership by leveraging best-in-class diversity and inclusion practices. Others may be implementing first-time programs and processes. Regardless of where they are on the curve, every member contributes to the environment and learns ways to optimize their businesses through their participation.
