Did you know that only 3% of millennials in Illinois cast their ballots in the 2018 primary election? In the Chicago Urban League's newest podcast episode, host Dometi Pongo talks to Black Lives Matter Chicago's community organizer Kofi Ademola sheds some light on the generational disconnect.
"Typically, [millennials] aren't being politicized until college...when you have a people that are disconnected from how politics play a role in their life, its a background noise that they aren't able to connect to" Click here to listen to the full episode.
CUL Workforce Development Director Talks Jobs on Capitol Hill
Earlier this week, CUL Director of Workforce Development Andrew Wells ventured to Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. to address the U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Subcommittee to discuss the great work the Chicago Urban League is doing to create economic opportunities for African Americans in our community. Above, Wells poses with Congressman Danny K. Davis after his testimony. To view his testimony, click here.
