We Must Vote! / March 4th Breakfast
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Greetings!

The most impactful thing you can do to recognize Black History Month, to honor our forefathers and foremothers, to be respectful of our struggle, to express pride in what we’ve accomplished and to pave the way for our next generations,
is to vote.
And then to ensure that your family votes.
And then to ensure that your friends vote, even when doubtful.

The current Chicago mayoral race appears challenging to many, and for some can best be described as ‘a mess’…no doubt; causing some of our community to consider opting out of voting in this election.

But voting is our voice.
and voting in large numbers is our strength;
‘cause no matter who gets in, we will need our strength,
 to fight for what is needed to improve the lives of everyday Black people.
Vote.
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This coming Saturday, March 4, 2023, we will analyze and discuss the results of the February 28th Municipal Election and look forward to the April Runoffs. COAL is honored to host former Illinois Senate President Emil Jones, Jr., Strategist Aamara Enyia, and Community Activist Brian Gorman to provide their diverse, thoughtful and candid political observations and analysis.

Please join COAL for an engaging and important conversation.

Respectfully,

COAL Board of Directors
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"The time to work seriously and collectively, to improve the state of our Community, is upon us..."
Let Us be intentional in all aspects of the Work that must be done.
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COAL IMPLORES US ALL TO VOTE
ELECTION INFORMATION
Election Day Voting
Voting at your polling place goes from 6:00am - 7:00pm. Your Voter Information

Can i register on election day?
You can register to vote At Your Precinct Polling Place on Election Day. You must show two (2) forms of ID. At least one (1) ID must list your current address. You may also register at 51 Early Voting sites open as Vote Centers on Election Day. Acceptable forms of ID

LATEST POLLS
  • Chicago Mayor's Race: Paul Vallas Leads in Polls as Opponents Battle for Spot in Runoff View here.
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ELECTION NEWS AND OPINION
Early voter turnout is high overall, but these South and West side wards lag behind Read here

What's behind Chicago's large early voting turnout and city council change-ups? View here.

Three Super PACs have spent more than $1.2 million in the hopes of shaping the City Council
Tomorrow’s election could give us a sense of whether moderates or self-proclaimed progressives are pulling ahead in a fight over the City Council. Whoever wins could impact city policies regardless of who serves as mayor for the next four years. Read here.

Prayers up with election countdown: Chicago mayoral candidates canvass churches in final push — and warn of ‘false prophets’
Nine candidates for mayor made some of their final pitches, trying to get souls to the polls across the city with two days to go before the balloting ends. Read here.

NEXT COALITION POWER BREAKFAST
March (in-person) Coalition Power Breakfast
Saturday, March 4, 2023 
8:30am Breakfast - 9:30am Program - 11:00am Close

Guest Panel
Emil Jones, Jr. - (former) Illinois Senate President, Political Consultant
Amara Enyia, JD, PhD - Strategist, Public Policy, Social Impact
Brian Gorman - Publisher, Community Activist, Serial Entreprenuer

Analyzing, Discussing the Feb. 28th Election Results

8237 S. Princeton, Chicago
(parking and entrance in rear)
Breakfast Buffet $12 (cash, check, Zelle)

RSVP by replying to this notice at publicpolicy@coalchicago.com
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
COAL is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization incorporated in Illinois, USA.
Donations are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by U.S. law.