Prompted by the inauguration of the first new mayor in decades, the summit will address:

+++ What is happening at Chicago State University, City Colleges of Chicago and Chicago Public Schools?

+++ Is U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan hearing and responding to the local concerns regarding education in Chicago?

+++ Will the six presidents of the City Colleges be given a chance to advance education and retain their positions?

+++ Will the Chicago Board of education close more schools and allow charter schools to displace children and educators with no regard of their concerns?

+++ Will Chicago State University expand its services to serve the West Side of Chicago?

The panel, chaired by Rev. Paul Jakes, Jr. of New Tabernacle of Faith Baptist Church, will be keynoted by legendary attorney and civil rights activist “TNT” Thomas Todd, the recipient of more than 500 awards and honorary degrees

Other panelists include:

** Rev. Albert Tyson, former City Colleges of Chicago Board Member;

** Former State Senator Alice Palmer

** Retired Civil Rights Attorney Lawrence Kennon

** Theodore Fabriek, Chaiman of the Student District Council of the City Colleges of Chicago;

** Dr. Shirley Ewing, Principal, Bieler Elementary School

** Dr. Eddie Read, former President of the Black Independent Political Organization and Chicago Black United Communities

For more information, please call Rev. Paul Jakes, Jr. at 773.265.0708