Community groups in Chicago created Two-Thirds United in an effort to build unity between Black and brown residents. When you look at who we are, Latinos and African Americans make a two thirds majority of the Chicago population, and from that was recommended let s become Two-thirds United, said Marty Castro, Casa Central President & CEO.
After the tension that arose between the two communities during the unrest following the killing of George Floyd, Casa Central President & CEO Marty Castro reached out to The Chicago Community Trust for help finding long term solutions. The Chicago Community Trust has awarded funding to Two-Thirds United to promote unity and collaboration.
Who: Chicago Urban League President & CEO Karen Freeman-Wilson, TCA Health Representatives and Chicago Urban League Staff (working in shifts for social distancing)
What: As communities are experiencing a surge in coronavirus cases, the Chicago Urban League, in partnership with TCA Health, will host free drive-up COVID-19 testing for the general community Friday, December 11. On Saturday, the League’s Youth Services Center will host a drive-up holiday giveaway event for its participants, and COVID testing will be available for them and their families. Protective face masks, hand sanitizer and other items will be distributed for free both days. PPE and other items were donated by several corporate partners, including ITW, Capital One Café, and Astellas.