PARADE PARTNERS
Chicago Federation
of Labor
The CFL has fought for economic, social, and racial justice for all working people for more than 125 years. Sparked by late 19th century labor struggles like the Haymarket Affair, Pullman strike and fight for an 8-hour workday, the CFL was chartered in 1896. The CFL established a unified voice to fight for the benefit of all working people in Chicago.
Rarely does a major event, initiative, campaign, or project in Chicago or Cook County succeed without the CFL’s support and involvement . The CFL is the uniting force of Chicago’s labor movement and one of the key reasons Chicago is the hometown of the American labor movement. Under the leadership of President Robert G. Reiter, Jr. since 2016, the CFL added organizing capacity, won new rights for Chicago workers, passed the Workers’ Rights Amendment, and helped working people navigate a once-in-a-generation pandemic.
Historic pullman foundation
Historic Pullman Foundation: Where America’s Stories Live
Railroad innovation. Manufacturing might. Historic architecture and urban design. Our country's labor struggles, civil rights, and so much more. The stories of Pullman are the stories of America. Come explore one of our nation’s most important destinations through unforgettable tours and exhibits, fun-filled events, and a community that welcomes the world. As the official friends group of Pullman National Historical Park, we create opportunities for all people to experience and understand the continuing story that is Pullman.
Illinois Labor History Society
Since its 1969 founding, the Illinois Labor History Society has established itself as the premier, popular labor history organization. The ILHS preserves, shares, and studies our state’s unique and significant labor struggles, sharing these stories through programs, tours, and publications with students, educators, union members, and the general public.
National
A. Phillip randolph
pullman
porter
museum
The National A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum is a 501(c) 3 cultural institution. Our mission is to promote, honor and celebrate the legacy of A. Philip Randolph, Pullman Porters, the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters and contributions made by African-Americans to America’s labor movement; with a significant focus on the African American Railroad Employee. As we educate the public about their historic legacy and the contributions they made through the study, preservation, and interpretation of their stories that are inextricably intertwined.
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The museum exists for the purpose of providing educational and cultural enrichment for all of mankind. All activities, past, present and future are for the purposes and objectives of facilitating study, through the preservation,multimedia programming interpretation,the enjoyment of African-American history and culture.
Pullman
house
project
The mission of the Pullman House Project is to interpret life of workers and their families in the original Town of Pullman. This will be accomplished by staging selected residential properties to focus on the housing and lives of Pullman’s diverse workforce. Currently the Bielenberg Foundation owns or has an interest in 6 Pullman residential properties with plans to acquire additional properties as the program advances.
Two exhibit units have been developed and are now open to the public as part of the Pullman House Project Tour program. The Welcome Center at One Florence Boulevard is the starting location for our tour program and home of the Foundation offices. The Pullman Club Coffee shop is also located in the Welcome Center and provides an additional source of revenue for the Foundation to fund its mission.
u.s. rep.
robin
kelly
Congresswoman Robin Kelly has dedicated her career to public service as an advocate for Illinois families. Since being elected to serve the 2nd Congressional District in 2013, she has worked to expand economic opportunity, community wellness, and public safety across the state, championing numerous initiatives to generate job growth, reduce health disparities, and end gun violence.
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Rep. Kelly represents Illinois' 2nd Congressional District, which includes northeasters Illinois communities stretching from Chicago's Kenwood neighborhood down to Danville.
Prior to her election to Congress, Kelly was a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, served as Chief Administrative Officer of Cook County (the second largest county in the United States) and was Chief of Staff to Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias - becoming the first African American woman to serve as Chief of Staff to an elected constitutional statewide officeholder.
Chicago
9th Ward
alderman Anthony A. Beale
Alderman Anthony A. Beale became one of the youngest members to serve as an elected official on the City of Chicago's City Council in 1999. Having been born and raised on the south side of Chicago, Alderman Beale was no stranger to the conditions endured by residents of the Roseland Community. Working with the knowledge that open communication, dedication to service, forward thinking and planning are essential elements in providing residents, businesses and community organizations with stellar representation, Alderman Beale has spearheaded the resurgence of the 9th Ward of the City of Chicago. Ald. Beale remains a resident of the Roseland community with his beautiful wife Dana and their three children.
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Chicago's 9th Ward is located on the city's South Side and includes 6 historic and diverse community areas: Chatham (Chatham Club, Chesterfield, and West Chesterfield), Roseland (Burnside, Roseland Heights and Rosemoor), Pullman, Washington Heights (Fernwood), West Pullman (Colonial Village) and Riverdale (Altgeld Gardens, Concordia, Eden Green, and Golden Gate).