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About Us

We support young people to take action for justice in their personal lives and communities.

Founded in 2007, CFS creates new generations of critical thinkers who use their unique experiences and power to create a just world. Inspired by the Mississippi Freedom Schools of the Civil Rights Era, CFS takes an innovative approach to youth activism, leadership development, and movement building.

Through youth programs and trainings, we equip young people and adult allies with the tools to develop actionable strategies for social change.


At CFS, we:

  • nurture leadership among young people, ages 14-21, across Chicago;
  • create space where young people and adult allies can build knowledge, skills, and agency;
  • elevate social justice movement history to support thoughtful action and strategy in the present;
  • build the capacity of adult allies to understand and support youth-led social change;
  • coordinate intergenerational public events on youth activism, movement history, and organizing.

Our Approach

Our programs, resources and trainings invite young people and adult allies to study of the work of past movements, deepen their understanding of current social problems, build new coalitions and develop strategies for change.

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Our People

Our staff are deeply committed to creating liberatory spaces for youth-led and intergenerational social movement work.

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719 South State St. Floor 4 Chicago, IL 60605

312-435-1201

info@chicagofreedomschool.org

Our space is wheelchair accessible.

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