Claiming Our Space: Powering an Equitable Future

Equiticity

Claiming Our Space: Powering an Equitable Future

Second Annual Event

Friday, September 12, 2025
5:30pm Networking & Book Signing
6:30pm Program & Awards Ceremony
8:30pm Reception

Chicago Marriott Downtown
541 North Rush Street, Chicago
Cash Bar
Room block available for September 11-13 starting at $299/night. Reservation deadline is August 15, 2025.
Reserve your hotel room using this link: https://book.passkey.com/e/51043853

Keynote Speaker
Charles T. Brown, MPA, CPD
Founder & CEO, Equitable Cities LLC
Author, Arrested Mobility: Overcoming the Threat to Black Movement

Master of Ceremonies
Malcom Glenn
Founder, MG Equity Consulting

Fireside Chat Host
Samantha Roxas
Founding Partner, Common Good Strategies

Honorees

Transformative Elected Official
Monique Scott
Alderwoman, 24th Ward
City of Chicago

Transformative Community Advocate
L. Anton Seals Jr.
Lead Steward (Executive Director)
Grow Greater Englewood

Transformative Philanthropist
Julián Lazalde
Program Manager of Policy and Advocacy
Healthy Communities Foundation

Community Mobility Rituals

Neighborhood Walking Tour

Saturday, September 13, 2025
9am Meet
10am to 11am Walk
South Side Sanctuary
4702 South King Drive, Chicago
Community Bicycle Ride

Saturday, September 13, 2025
9am Meet
10am to 12pm Ride
South Side Sanctuary
4702 South King Drive, Chicago

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