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Watch: ‘The Path Forward – Personal Stories About Race and How We Can Make A Difference'

In the fifth edition of "The Path Forward," women of color who lead major foundations in Chicago share how their lives have been impacted by racism.

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In this discussion, LeeAnn talks with women of color who lead major foundations in Chicago. They formed the group Women of Color (WOC, pronounced "woke"), which issued a statement in the wake of racial unrest this year.

Each of the panelists shares how their lives have been impacted by racism.

Panelists include:

  • Sharon Bush, Executive Director, Grand Victoria Foundation
  • Felicia Davis, President and CEO, Chicago Foundation for Women
  • Maria Socorro Pesqueira, President, Healthy Communities Foundation

See past editions of "The Path Forward: Personal Stories About Race and How We Can Make A Difference" below!

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NBC 5's LeeAnn Trotter moderates “The Path Forward: Personal Stories About Race and How We Can Make A Difference," a discussion with artists and life partners Nick Cave and Bob Faust and Center on Halsted Chief Administrative Officer Kim Fountain.
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