July 16, 2025
2025 National Justice Convening
Chicago Beyond's National Justice Convening, a National Conversation on Holistic Safety in Corrections will be held on October 29-30, 2025 in Chicago. Thi
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April 9, 2025
Chicago Beyond Announces Multi-Million Dollar Fellowship to Improve Health Outcomes for Black Mothers and Children
April 9, 2025
Four fellows to receive $500,000 in unrestricted grants to transform maternal healthcare Today, Chicago Beyond, a national philanthropic organization tha
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June 17, 2025
Chicago Beyond Hosts Transformative Fellowship Experience for Black Maternal Health Birth Justice Leaders
Chicago Beyond, a national philanthropic organization that addresses systemic inequity by backing solutions led by those closest to the issues, hosted birth justice leaders as part of its Fellowship for Black Maternal Health in Chicago, IL.
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June 17, 2025
South Side Birth Center ‘Able To Dream Bigger’ With $3.3M City Grant
The Chicago South Side Birth Center, 8301 S. South Shore Drive, was awarded a $3.3 million Community Development Grant by the city on May 29.
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April 17, 2025
ESSENCE: “We Can’t Shrink From The Fight”: Black Maternal Health Advocates On The Crisis—And The Hope—Driving Change
FatCamera / Getty Images Our Leader in Residence Jeanine Valrie Logan was interviewed for Essence magazine. By Jasmine Browley · Updated April 17, 2025 W
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April 14, 2025
KITV 4 Island News: Easter Keiki Day reconnects Incarcerated Families
On April 12, 2025, Hawaii’s Halawa Correctional Facility hosted its first-ever Easter Keiki Day, enabling incarcerated fathers to reunite in-person with their loved ones after months apart. Read more about the family-friendly visitation at the link belo
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April 9, 2025
ESSENCE Exclusive: Chicago Beyond Commits $2 Million To Empower Four Birth Advocates To Transform Black Maternal Health – “This Will Have Generational Impact”
In a bold move to address one of America’s most persistent healthcare crises, Chicago Beyond has launched a groundbreaking fellowship initiative, committing $2 million to support four exceptional birth workers dedicated to improving Black maternal heal
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Chicago Beyond Announces Multi-Million Dollar Fellowship to Improve Health Outcomes for Black Mothers and Children
Four fellows to receive $500,000 in unrestricted grants to transform maternal healthcare Today, Chicago Beyond, a national philanthropic organization tha
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March 24, 2025
Governing: What’s Driving the Uptick in Violence at New York Prisons?
Our Managing Director of Justice Initiatives Dr. Nneka Jones Tapia was interviewed by Governing to speak about how mental health support and a sense of com
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March 6, 2025
Corrections1: Humanity must have a place in the U.S. prison system
In a recent piece in Corrections1, Thomas shares his perspective on how breaking down the "us vs. them" mentality can improve prison safety, reduce staff b
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January 21, 2025
Correctional News: How Chicago Beyond is inspiring change by helping correctional systems to center safety and address trauma
Our Managing Director of Justice Initiatives Dr. Nneka Jones Tapia was interviewed by Correctional News for their January/February 2025 publication Chic
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December 16, 2024
Chicago Beyond Announces Over $10M in Investments for Transformative Justice and Maternal Health Organizations Across the Country in 2024
As the year comes to a close, national philanthropic organization Chicago Beyond is proud to highlight a year marked by transformative investments that h
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December 11, 2024
Grant Makers in Health: Q&A: How the Chicago South Side Birth Center is Championing a Better Approach to Maternal Health
Our Chief Investment Officer Shruti Jayaraman and our Leader in Residence Jeanine Valrie Logan, the Founder + Lead Steward of CSSBC were interviewed for th
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