​Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights (CLC) defends civil rights and helps advance racial equity throughout Illinois and Indiana. They prioritize the voices of the community partners by actively listening to those most affected by the issues and collaborate to find equitable solutions.

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For their 2024 gala, they centered voting rights and access throughout the state of Illinois and Indiana highlighting their work around voting in jail, the Election Protection program, Midwest Voting Rights Program, the Illinois Voting Rights Act, and much more.

​This piece for their 2023 gala featured their work with Brighton Park Neighborhood Council (BPNC) and the Lugenia Burns Hope Center, highlighting two of their three advocacy platforms: education equity, equitable community development and housing, and Midwest voting rights.

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Interviewees (2023):
Chris Bridges | Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights
Emily Coffey | Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights
Roderick Wilson | Lugenia Burns Hope Center
Patrick Brosnan | Brighton Park Neighborhood Council
Interviewees (2024):
Chris Bridges | Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights
Emily Coffey | Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights
Roderick Wilson | Lugenia Burns Hope Center
Patrick Brosnan | Brighton Park Neighborhood Council

Written, Directed, & Produced by Caullen Hudson
Written & Produced by Zindy Marquez, Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights
Cinematography (2023) by James Murray & Dakota Sillyman
Cinematography (2024) by Aidan Kranz & Dakota Sillyman
Editing & Color (2023) by James Murray
Editing & Color (2024) by Cassandra Tyler
Drone Photography & BPNC Media (2023) by Karina Mireya

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