Rep. Danny Davis, Chicago community leaders reflect on America's promise ahead of July 4
CHICAGO (WLS) -- On the eve of the Fourth of July holiday, community leaders and advocates gathered at the Chicago History Museum to reflect on America's promise and discuss whether that promise has been fulfilled for all Americans, particularly African Americans.
U.S. Rep. Danny Davis convened the event, where speakers discussed progress made in the United States while highlighting disparities they see in health care, education and outcomes for young people.
"Yes, America has made progress it would be dishonest to say that America has not made progress," Davis said. "It would also be dishonest to say that America has delivered on that promise of universal equality."
Among the speakers was Janeisia Williams of Project Exploration, who focused on the importance of investing in young people and communities.
"When we lift up our youth we lift up our neighborhoods when we life up our neighborhoods we lift up our nation and when we lift up our nation we honor the promise that every generati…