Shari Runner

On Tuesday, the Chicago Urban League released the second part in a series of research that examines the historic and current factors that support the practice and maintenance of racial segregation and its impact on Chicago’s African-American communities. The study, titled The Impact of Racial Residential Segregation on Education in a “No Excuses” Environment, examines […]

Chicago Urban League President and CEO Shari Runner Calls CBS 60 Minutes Segment on Chicago Crime “An Overwhelmingly Biased Piece of Reporting” CHICAGO, IL–Chicago Urban League President and CEO Shari Runner released a statement reacting to the segment “Crisis in Chicago” that recently aired on 60 Minutes on CBS. “On Sunday, January 1, CBS news […]

The Lucas Museum or Friends of Economic Stagnation Chicago Defender Editorial Commentary By Shari Runner Our elected local officials and community members are constantly challenged…

The Chicago Defender, WVON 1690-AM and The Chicago Urban League Presents “A State of Emergency” Town Hall Meeting @ The Black Women’s Expo SATURDAY, APRIL…

CHICAGO, Ill. – The Chicago Urban League Board of Directors recently announced that Shari Runner, who had been serving as the Interim President and CEO since…

Andrea Zopp and Local Leaders Call on Anita Alvarez to Restore Public Trust in Criminal Justice System with a Special Prosecutor in the Jason Van…