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May 6th, 2022
Ms. Kim Dulaney (DuSable):
Please share this information with any individuals who were formerly incarcerated. The flyer, registration link, and pre-event survey for The Big Return event happening May 6,2022 is here.
A community forum for ex-offenders & returning citizens ONLY Friday, May 6th, 2022 4pm – 8pm  Check-in / Reception 4:00pm - 5:00pm Event begins promptly at 5:00pm and participants must attend entire event. Featuring Keith “KP” Presley, Dr. Tirenzy “Bible” Wilson, Tyrone Muhammad, Maria George, Kevin “Swack” Blumenburg, Sarai Graves  
May 7th, 2022
May 2022 VIRTUAL POWER BREAKFAST
Rob Jeffreys, Director
Illinois Departments of Correction (IDOC)
Topic: Illinois Prison System and the Black Community
Zoom Meeting:
Date: May 7th; Time: 9:00am - Join / Informal Meet & Greet; 9:30am - Program

Meeting ID: 867 9767 8323 Passcode: coal01@

Phone: +13126266799,,86797678323#,,,,*6121267#

RSVP by replying to this notice at publicpolicy@coalchicago.com
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About COAL

COAL is an umbrella organization founded by 13 of Chicago's historic African American mens clubs. COAL's overarching mission is to identify, examine, illuminate and find resolution to issues impacting the greater community. We strive to use our collective experience, expertise and resources to improve the quality of opportunity, quality of preparedness and the quality of outcomes (expressed as 'quality of life') for our Community.
Founding Member Organizations

100 Black Men Of Chicago ■ Chicago Assembly ■ Chicago Connection ■ Druids Club ■ Frogs Club ■ Lunch Bunch ■ New Committee ■ Original 40 Club Of Chicago ■ Rat Pack ■ Royal Coterie Of Snakes ■ Saints ■ Sigma Pi Phi Beta-Boule ■ UIC Male Forum (now Chicago Good Health Group)
 What We Believe

The Coalition of African American Leaders believes that it is important to examine the critical issues confronting the African American community where injustice, inequality and the absence of access and opportunity continue to prevail, thereby negatively impacting us as a people.

COAL is an assemblage that advocates and organizes for appropriate and responsible public policy change, system behavior change and equality of opportunity. We aim to achieve for all of our people the fullness of the life experience without any form of racism or exclusion as a deterrent.

We believe we must prepare ourselves for the opportunity of this full participation, thereby achieving the necessary education and training to participate.
Contact: Clarence Wood, Chairman 312.404.8269 - Craig K. Wimberly, President 773.350.9315
Email: publicpolicy@coalchicago.com