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Karen Freeman-Wilson

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Karen Freeman-Wilson

President and CEO, Chicago Urban League

Brings deep expertise in civil-rights leadership, municipal governance, workforce development, and community-based AI equity initiatives.

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Karen Freeman-Wilson — From Steel City to the Chicago Urban League with Karen Freeman-Wilson
Ep 3 · January 19, 2026 · 58 minutes

From Steel City to the Chicago Urban League with Karen Freeman-Wilson

In this episode, host Khullani Abdullahi speaks with Karen Freeman-Wilson, President and CEO of the Chicago Urban League and former Mayor of Gary, Indiana. They discuss ensuring Black communities aren't left behind in the AI revolution, workforce development, breaking credential barriers, and building comprehensive community-based AI training programs.