July 28th 2023.
Black Bench Chicago is a local organization in Chicago that was founded to educate individuals interested in politics and has already had a great impact in just a few short years. Their goal is to develop leaders in the Black community who can create and carry out a plan that delivers resources to Chicagoans living on the South, East, and West sides.
One of the organization’s co-founders, Alexandra Sims-Jones, recently spoke to WTTW News and shared her thoughts about the group. She believes that there is a gap between generations when it comes to passing down knowledge, and Black Bench Chicago helps bridge that gap by connecting older generations involved in the civic arena with younger individuals.
Sims-Jones also noted that it is invaluable to have a space specifically for Black millennials where their expertise won’t be judged because of implicit or explicit racism. The organization has seen considerable success, with past members like Ken Bennett, who used to work for former President Barack Obama, and Kennedy Bartley, the new executive director of United Working Families, and Anthony Driver, the president of Chicago’s Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability.
Sims-Jones said of the organization, “It’s safe without those pressures, and it’s incredibly refreshing.” If you’re interested in joining the organization and learning more, you can visit their website for more information.
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