February 25, 2026
Jerry L. Hawkins said his goal in his new role as Executive Director of Chicago United for Equity is to expand and deepen the impact of the organization’s programs. Photo provided by Chicago United for Equity.
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Chicago Native Appointed New Executive Director of Chicago United for Equity
Jerry L. Hawkins has been appointed as the new Executive Director of Chicago United for Equity (CUE). Hawkins, a Chicago native, previously worked for the Chicago Urban League and Dallas Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation, and has been grounded in doing racial equity work throughout his career.