The Inaugural Town Hall
An open microphone for everyday Americans.
What is an open-mic town hall?
Not a panel talking at you — a room where you take the mic.
There is no stage of experts handing down conclusions. The agenda is set by whoever steps to the microphone. You bring the lived reality — the rent increase, the clinic that closed, the childcare you can’t find — and it goes on the record.
Coalition members are there to listen and document, turning what’s said in the room into a grassroots survey of how economic apartheid shapes rights, access, and privilege across race, sex, gender, and class.
How the evening flows
The shape of the dialogue
Welcome
Gathering & ground rules
We open by honoring 1997 and setting the spirit of the room: every voice is testimony, every story counts.
The Mic Opens
Open-mic dialogue
Residents take the microphone in turn to speak on affordability, safety, healthcare, childcare, and housing — in their own words.
Listening
On the record
Coalition members listen, document, and gather the grassroots evidence that will shape the survey.
Forward
Next steps & commitments
We close by naming what we heard and how the coalition carries it forward.
Venue & exact time: The specific Chicago venue and start time will be announced soon. RSVP below and we’ll send full details directly to you.
Reserve your seat
RSVP for the October 25 town hall.
Admission is free. Reserving helps us plan the room and keep you informed.