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"REFORMS THAT MATTER!": NFBPA-Chicago Hosts Virtual Public Policy Forum, Featuring Remarks by Lt. Gov. Stratton, Mayor Lightfoot, President Preckwinkle, and a Panel of Illinois’ Top Black Leaders - Legislators and a Community Advocate, February 16, 2021, 6:00 pm, via Zoom
Join the NFBPA Chicago Chapter Public Policy Committee for the “REFORMS THAT MATTER!” webinar focusing on the Agenda of Reforms introduced by the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus (ILBC) in Nov. 2020. The ILBC Agenda of Reforms centers on four distinct areas of concern: 1. Police and Criminal Justice Reform; 2. Education Reform; 3. Healthcare and Human Services Reform; and 4. Expansion of Economic Opportunities. The NFBPA-Chicago Virtual Public Policy Forum is presented by The William Everett Group and Unison Consulting. Other sponsors include CKL Engineers and Adsystech.
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Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle addresses the NFBPA Chicago Chapter Membership
The Honorable Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle served as guest speaker for the NFBPA Chicago Chapter monthly membership meeting. President Preckwinkle shared her experience as a dedicated public servant and leading in the face of a global pandemic.
Who We Are
Our Vision and Mission
Our History
The National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) is the principal and most progressive organization dedicated to the advancement of black public leadership in local and state governments. NFBPA is an independent, nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1983. NFBPA has established a national reputation for desi
The National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) is the principal and most progressive organization dedicated to the advancement of black public leadership in local and state governments. NFBPA is an independent, nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1983. NFBPA has established a national reputation for designing and implementing quality leadership development initiatives of unparalleled success. Our members are leaders and managers of public programs and agencies across the State of Illinois. We invite you to join us.
Our History
Our Vision and Mission
Our History
The NFBPA Chicago Chapter was founded by the late Honorable Mayor Harold Washington. Through his vision and leadership the chapter grew to become one of the premier member organizations to promote the advancement of African-American public administrators. Over its history the chapter has proudly built an esteemed alumni such as former P
The NFBPA Chicago Chapter was founded by the late Honorable Mayor Harold Washington. Through his vision and leadership the chapter grew to become one of the premier member organizations to promote the advancement of African-American public administrators. Over its history the chapter has proudly built an esteemed alumni such as former President Barack Obama, Senior Advisor to the president Valerie Jarrett, Secretary of State Jesse White, former State Senator Emil Jones, Cook County Presidents, John Stroger, Bobbie Steele and Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Commissioners, Stanley Moore, Bill Lowry, Dennis Deer, the late Robert Steele, Clerk of the Circuit Court Dorothy Brown, Alderman David Moore.
Our Vision and Mission
Our Vision and Mission
Our Vision and Mission
Vision
NFBPA is the nation’s premier organization which inspires leadership development and service excellence with integrity and accountability, while transforming the way we govern.
Mission
To serve as a catalyst for linking public and private organizations, as well as academic institutions to support the professional development of Afri
Vision
NFBPA is the nation’s premier organization which inspires leadership development and service excellence with integrity and accountability, while transforming the way we govern.
Mission
To serve as a catalyst for linking public and private organizations, as well as academic institutions to support the professional development of African-Americans choosing public service careers.
We prepare and groom leaders by mentoring, coaching and providing leadership development for African Americans choosing public service.
We employ multiple modes of communication and cutting-edge leadership principles to enhance knowledge and skills for professional advancement of its members.