A little history...

In early 2020, the Raby Foundation hosted three public forums as part of the Raby Family Chat series with sponsorships from the University of Illinois at Chicago and the Illinois Institute of Technology. These Chats were formatted to encourage intergenerational dialogue focusing on civil rights in Chicago, past and present. To commemorate Black History Month and Al Raby’s birthday (February 19), The Foundation kicked off the series focused on the impact of civil rights movements in Chicago across these three themes: “Education, Places, and Spaces”, “Anchor Institutions”, and “Housing.”

We are rebooting Raby Chats in 2026 with exciting stories, panel discussions, cultural events, and workshops to build community and strengthen relationships as advocates of civil rights. Your ongoing contributions have a direct impact on the sustainability and growth of our initiatives.

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Al Raby Foundation Giving Tuesday 2025