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.