When Preparation Meets Opportunity

On line

Feb. 26, 2026, noon

In the criminal legal system, hearings determine whether a person comes home or stays incarcerated. In this month's virtual Lunch & Learn, we'll break down what real preparation looks like, how families and advocates can play a powerful role, and what decision makers are truly listening for. Partici... More

The Mixed Marriage Project: A Memoir of Love, Race, and Family by Dorothy Roberts

Women & Children First Bookstore, 5233 N. Clark St, Chicago

Feb. 25, 2026, 7 p.m. - Feb. 25, 2026, 8:30 p.m.

Women & Children First Bookstore is thrilled to welcome back Dorothy Roberts for an event to celebrate her newest book, The Mixed Marriage Project: A Memoir of Love, Race, and Family. For this event, Dorothy will be joined in conversation by Eve L. Ewing. From Dorothy Roberts, author of Killing ... More

No Eminent Domain For CO2 Pipelines

Virtual

Feb. 25, 2026, 7 p.m. - Feb. 25, 2026, 9 p.m.

Join us for an important and engaging evening as we dive into critical updates shaping Illinois’ environmental future. 🧑‍🔬 Featured Speaker: Dr. Kathleen Campbell Dr. Campbell, President of Citizens Against Heartland Greenwashing Projects, will share vital insights on Illinois Senate Bill 2842... More

People Power 40th Anniversary

Philippine Consulate in Chicago, 122 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago

Feb. 25, 2026, 6 p.m.

In 1986, the Filipino people and their allies rose up and ousted the dictator Marcos Sr., ending his 20 year dictatorship of the country. This uprising is known as the People Power Revolution. 40 years later, the dictator’s son, Marcos Jr., is president of the Philippines, and we continue the legacy... More

No New Prisons Illinois Campaign Teach-In

5733 S University Ave 1st floor conference room, Chicago, & on Zoom

Feb. 25, 2026, 5 p.m. - Feb. 25, 2026, 6:30 p.m.

Join the No New Prisons Illinois teach-in with abolition & carceralities study group! Register here: tinyurl.com/nnpfeb25 Join organizers from the No New Prisons IL campaign to learn about: 1. The plan to spend $900 million+ in IL taxes to construct new state prisons 2. The rhetoric of “t... More

Her Strength, Their Struggle

Loyola University, Regis Multipurpose Room, 6340 N. Winthrop St, Chicago

Feb. 25, 2026, 4:30 p.m.

Honoring Palestinian women. SJP Loyola x Deen Al-Ikhwaat invite you to Her Strength, Their Struggle, an evening honoring Palestinian women and their resilience. ✨ Noon-o-Kabab and Abu Sauce will be provided. Please arrive on time to ensure you don’t miss any part of the program, including dinn... More

Protest Frerich's Renewal of $15M in Israel Bonds

555 W. Monroe St, Chicago

Feb. 25, 2026, 4 p.m.

Join us for a protest and week of action after @iltreasurer renewed $15 million in Israel Bonds, sending millions of our taxpayer dollars to the genocidal apartheid regime of Israel as it continues to violate ceasefire agreements and commit crimes against the Palestinian people on a daily basis! ... More

We Are Each Other's Liberation

Online

Feb. 25, 2026, 4 p.m. - Feb. 25, 2026, 5:30 p.m.

Black and Asian Feminist Solidarities. Join editors and contributors of We Are Each Other's Liberation, a major anthology that illuminates historical and contemporary solidarities between Black and Asian feminists. A collaborative project between Black Women Radicals and the Asian American Fem... More

Climates of Inequality

Virtual

Feb. 25, 2026, 2 p.m. - Feb. 25, 2026, 3 p.m.

Join us this month for our FIRST of THREE 💻VIRTUAL 💻upcoming public programs ❗️❗️❗️ 🌎💨🪴🤝Climates of Inequality 2026 featuring … Chicago Committee for Human Rights in the Philippines @chicago_chrp 🌱Join the UIC Latino Cultural Center for a series of virtual conversations with environmental and ... More

Name Change Mobilization

Brave Space Alliance, 1515 E. 52nd St, 3rd floor, Chicago

Feb. 25, 2026, 1 p.m. - Feb. 25, 2026, 4 p.m.

Want to get your name and/or gender marker changed?! Live in Cook County? We will be @transchicago on February 11, 2026 from 1pm-4pm and @bravespacealliance on February 25, 2026 from 1pm-4pm. Arrive by 4pm to receive assistance. Please bring a photo ID and birth certificate if you have access to ... More

We Remember & Honor Aaron Bushnell

Israeli Consulate in Chicago, 500 W. Madison St, Chicago

Feb. 25, 2026, noon

On the 2nd anniversary of his sacrifice, we gather to honor the memory of Aaron Bushnell and stand in solidarity with the people of Palestine. 🇵🇸 Join us as we answer the nationwide call to action. We will meet at the Israeli Consulate in Chicago to remember his courage and continue the call for ... More

Pack the Court for Demetrius Henderson

Feb. 25, 2026, 9:30 a.m.

⚡️Court support is an invaluable way to show the judge the strength of our communities, and our dedication to the cause. If you're available, please consider joining us to support Demetrius and Walter next week. Demetrius Henderson on Wednesday, Feb 25th (9:30am) Walter Thompson on Friday, Feb 2... More

Act Your RAGE

Casa Cafe, 2025 S Western Ave

Feb. 24, 2026, 7 p.m. - Feb. 24, 2026, 10 p.m.

Act Your Rage! A Spring Surge Open Mic! Join us for an evening of music, poetry, and other performances as a part of the Spring Surge to Melt ICE campaign. We're building a culture of resistance. You in? Free admission! Suggested donations at the door! Sign up at the door! #SpringSurgeToMel... More

General Strike Teach-In

Skunk Cabbage Books,

Feb. 24, 2026, 6:30 p.m. - Feb. 24, 2026, 8 p.m.

When Community Thrives, WE SURVIVE! Join the Illinois chapter on Tuesday, February 24th at 6:30 for a General Strike Teach-In at Skunk Cabbage Books! Open to the public. Please help us keep the event safe and inviting for everyone by wearing a mask! (masks provided) Learn the histories of g... More

Our Struggles Are Connected

Ingersoll Park, Downtown Rockford, 315 S. 1st St, Rockford, IL

Feb. 23, 2026, 6 p.m.

Justice for Eboney Adams, Logan Bell, Marimar Martínez, Renee Good, Lamar Bell, Trina Files, Hind Rajab, Parris Moore, Anas Al-Shariff, Denzel Dunivant, & everyone else in between. Our struggles are connected & the people united will never be defeated.... More

ICIRR Know Your Rights Workshop / Taller de Conoce Tus Derechos

Virtual

Feb. 23, 2026, 6 p.m.

Learn how to protect yourself and your community during encounters with immigration or law enforcement. This workshop will cover our fundamental rights, how to assert them safely, and where to find trusted resources and support. [Interpretación en español disponible] Aprende cómo protegerte a ti... More

Ukraine's Anti-Imperialist Struggle

Virtual

Feb. 23, 2026, 12:15 p.m. - Feb. 23, 2026, 1:45 p.m.

February 24th marks the fourth anniversary of Russia’s imperialist invasion of Ukraine. Right now, it is bombing the country’s energy system, cutting off heat and electricity for millions in the depths of a bitterly cold winter. At the same time, the Trump administration is trying to bully Ukraine i... More

Feeding Our Neighbors & Donate Warm Clothes

4600 S. Greenwood Ave, Chicago

Feb. 23, 2026, 8 a.m. - Feb. 23, 2026, 2 p.m.

Volunteer opportunity. Everyone welcome! Sign up at socialchange.site This event is made possible in partnership with Social Change, BLACC, AHF, Kenwood United Church of Christ, Co-Lab for Social Equity, Rights & Restoration Law Group, Chicago Housing Authority, The Springfield Project, State Sen... More

“MLK: The Life of a Prophet” Video and Discussion

Virtual

Feb. 22, 2026, 7 p.m. - Feb. 22, 2026, 9 p.m.

Join NWSOFA-Indivisible & Indivisible Illinois on ZOOM for a powerful documentary film screening, “MLK: The Life of a Prophet,’ on February 22nd @7PM CT. RSVP TO JOIN THE NWSOFA-INDIVISIBLE ZOOM ->> https://mobilize.us/s/jc549w This compelling film explores Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s moral visi... More

Malcolm X Iftar & Panel Discussion

Chicago Liberation Center, 2712 W. Cermak Ave, Chicago

Feb. 22, 2026, 4 p.m.

Join us to break bread and assess the state of the struggle in the face of Trump’s racist terror campaign on the whole working class. From Palestine to the rise of Islamophobia to increased ICE repression in our communities, we all have a role to play in fighting the billionaire agenda! Malcolm X... More