On August 1, 2026, thousands will gather in Chicago to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Chicago Freedom Movement, a pivotal chapter in the United States' struggle for racial and economic justice. This national gathering, titled “The Fierce Urgency of Now,” is a coordinated call to action that connects the unfinished work of 1966 to the defining moral challenges of this moment.

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• The event will begin with a gathering and mass march along the historic route of the 1966 Freedom Movement, starting at 63rd and Kedzie and culminating in Marquette Park.
• The gathering will begin at 9:00 am, and the march will proceed at 11:00 am.
• The march will be a vibrant, multi-faith and multicultural processional led by youth, artists, and community leaders, rooted in the cultural traditions of Chicago and the broader freedom struggle.

• Protection of free and fair elections, including voter mobilization and voter protection efforts in the 2026 election cycle
• An end to the expansion of ICE detention and the criminalization of immigrant and marginalized communities
• A moral movement rooted in dignity, justice, and shared humanity, advancing a vision of a future where all communities can thrive