Institute of Politics

Join the Institute of Politics for a conversation examining activism at the local and national level. Father Michael Pfleger will be helping examine the intersection of race, poverty, violence, and activism in Chicago. Father Pfleger has been an ordained priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago since 1975. Before he became a Priest, Father Pfleger saw Dr. King lead marches for open housing in Chicago and witnessed Dr. King be by counter-protesters. Ever since then Father Pfleger has been a leader in fighting for social justice in Chicago. He has been a lead activist fighting against racism, drugs, and violence in Chicago. Father Pfeger has been a leader in marching against violence, supporting universal background checks for guns, and against illegal guns.

This event is part of the "Chicago Style" series, in which the Institute of Politics invites a prominent elected official, policymaker, political operative, journalist, lobbyist or organizer to our historic home on South Woodlawn for an informal conversation about their life in politics and the issues of importance to them today. The format is simple: Our invited speaker begins the conversation with 10 to 15 minutes of remarks—and then opens the floor to questions. The goal is to give students a rare, inside glimpse into the political process and the lives of people in public service. The conversations are always off the record, and they're always accompanied by a delicious meal from a Chicago restaurant.