People of marginalized communities woke up on November 9th feeling their identity and safety threatened. In the days following the election our feelings were validated by increased hate crimes, vandalism, hate speech and soaring su***de rates among minorities. In the weeks that followed, the president-elect made it clear that his is a position of white supremacy, of fear and of hatred. The Chicago
Intersectionality Action Committee was founded on the belief that we are stronger when we are united and that synergy--the acknowledgement and grounding of our differences--is vital to our overall victory to eliminate physical and emotional harm for all. We are commited to organizing alongside groups who represent the voices of various minorities and to uphold and support one another when times are difficult. In the next four years, our greatest struggle will be to oppose the intolerance of the impending administration on a local level, while thinking nationally and globally. The Chicago Intersectionality Action Committee is dedicated to bringing these groups together in the name of a common cause, assisting those who are new to activism, providing updates on the immediate and long-term needs of various civil justice groups in Chicago and beyond, updating Chicagoans on volunteer and donation opportunities and being a brave space for people from all walks of life. While the fight ahead will be tough, we will not falter, and we will continue to hold one another up through setbacks and times of strife.
