Chicago Freedom School Center for Social Change Opens!
Office warming party November 13
 Please join us in celebrating the opening of the Chicago Freedom School Center for Social Change. We are located at 719 S. State St, Suite 3N, Chicago, IL 60605. This space includes a meeting area for 30 + people, three offices, and a youth media room.
There were many people involved in helping CFS open the center. However, CFS would like to extend a special thanks to Mackenzie Phillips, Deborah Brown, and Patrick Brosnan for their roles in ensuring CFS found the perfect home.
Our opening celebration will be held on Tuesday, November 13, 4:00 - 7:00 pm.
Please RSVP here by Monday, November 5 if you can attend.
We look forward to welcoming you into our new space!
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Eyes on the Prize II Series begins in January 2008
Episodes 7 - 14 to be screened at the CFS Center for Social Change
 Many have seen the first six episodes of this acclaimed documentary, but since they were rarely broadcast on PBS stations, few people have seen the final eight episodes. Join CFS as we screen these episodes, three of which feature Chicago, and host scholars, activists and youth in an intergenerational discussion on topics such as justice in housing, economics and politics. The series will run on Thursdays from January 17 - March 6, 2008
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CFS in the News!
CFS featured in both AREA Chicago and the Windy City Times
The newest issue of AREA Chicago,
"How We Learn" is worth a read cover to cover. This issue is an
examination of popular education resources and practices throughout
Chicago. Pick up a copy of AREA at the CFS center or in your neighborhood or check it out online.
After the Windy City Times's
reporter Amy Wooten interviewed CFS associate director Stephanie
Gentry-Fernandez in September, the newspaper published an article about
CFS and its role here in the city. Check it out here.
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"Chicano!" a great success
 Over 200 people joined us for the "Chicano!" film and discussion series in September and early October. CFS would like to thank our guests, Susana Banuelos, Prof. Elena Gutierrez, Marcos and Andrea Munoz, Samuel Garcia, and Alderman Manuel Flores for their role in connecting this series to their own personal experiences and to issues in Chicago today. CFS is also proud of the 2007 Freedom Fellows who helped plan and lead discussions: Adrian Birrueta, Hugo Martinez, Genesis Gomez and Azalie Ruiz. Many thanks to all those who attended one or more of the "Chicano!" screenings.
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Girl's Best Friend Closes Its Doors
CFS says goodbye to a foundation that changed Chicago
The Girl's Best Friend Foundation did more than just provide grants. It pushed the envelope and worked in tandem with Chicago's activists, nonprofit leaders and youth to think big and act smart when working for social change.
It was a legacy grant from Girl's Best Friend and the vision of its founder Cyndie MaLachlan that made the the Chicago Freedom School possible. We give thanks and salute GBF for being a pioneer, a leader and a friend of all those working with youth towards justice.
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CFS wins Pepsi Everyday Freedom Hero Award
 The Chicago Freedom School has been awarded the Pepsi Everyday Freedom Hero Award from the National Underground Railroad Freedom Museum.
A Freedom Hero is an individual or group that takes action to
protect or extend freedom. The action can be as simple as speaking
up, working as a catalyst for change or encouraging others to learn,
grow and contribute.
Freedom Heroes come from all walks of life and may affect any form
of freedom including race, gender, religion, speech, press,
educational, social, economic issues.
CFS will be recognized for this award on Tuesday, October 23 at the MLK Boys and Girls Club. We are grateful for the anonymous nomination of CFS for this honor. Learn more about this award here.
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Greetings!