January 11	CFM Youth Committee Convenes 20 Chicago area organizations with a focus on social justice and youth development come together to build on Freedom Movement’s youth activities already underway. The group signifies the beginning of a larger network of youth organizations dedicated to building a renewed movement.
January-February	Arts and Culture Spotlight In recognition of King and Black History Months, metropolitan area arts and culture organizations sponsor exhibits and/ or events related to the Chicago Freedom Movement branded under the name Fulfilling the Dream. Participants include the DuSable Museum, Field Museum, Chicago Historical Society, Little Black Pearl Workshop, Deeply Rooted Dance Company, Young Chicago Authors and many others.
February 8	Taylor Branch Speaks Author of the acclaimed King Years’ trilogy speaks about his new book At Canaan’s Edge: The King Years 1965-68. The book covers the Chicago Freedom Movement. The event is sponsored by the Chicago Freedom Movement, Jewish Council on Urban Affairs and the Community Renewal Society.
March 31	Young Women of Activism Awards During International Women’s History Month, the Chicago Freedom celebrates the power of women and girls to bring about social change. On Friday, March 31 at the Crib Collective, the Chicago Freedom Movement honored 10 young activist women who are making their voices heard. The Young Men of Activism Awards is coming soon.
April 4	Interfaith Convocation The Civil Rights Movements has always drawn on faith as an inspirational force for positive social change. In April, members of Christian, Jewish, Muslim and Buddhist traditions renewed their commitment to work together for economic and social justice.
April 11	National Fair Housing Month The Fair Housing Act was signed on April 11, 1968, just one week after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This landmark bill, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, resulted from the hard work and leadership of Dr. King and others in the civil rights movement and was an important step toward confronting discrimination against minorities in housing. As we celebrate the 38th anniversary of this historic legislation, we reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that all Americans have equal access to housing.
April 29	CFM40 Co-sponsors Tavis Smiley Book Event His new book published by Third World Press is called “A Convenant with Black America.” Haki Madhubuti of Third World Press will discuss it and hold panel discussions on community issues including education and housing. T.J. Crawford of the National Hip Hop Political Convention will the young adult speaker.
June 15	CFM40 Co-sponsors Kathy Emery Event An expert in Freedom School curricula, Kathy Emery spoke at Roosevelt University at the request of the new Chicago Freedom School scheduled to open Summer 2007.
June 30	Young Men in Activism Awards A follow up to our March Young Women in Activism event, the Chicago Freedom Movement honored young men who have taken an active role in affecting change.