On Saturday, November 8th, the Chicago Urban League will hold its 64th Annual Golden Fellowship Dinner (GFD), their signature fundraising gala that supports their service to thousands of Chicagoans. GFD is one of the most anticipated events of Chicago’s gala season, and this year, they expect to again welcome more than 2,000 business, civic, and community leaders to celebrate their collective progress and support the work that lies ahead.

Raven Smith has been granted the opportunity to paint a custom portrait honoree one of this year’s honorees. The portrait will be unveiled on stage with the honorees and Raven will display some of her original artwork in a group exhibition throughout the evening

Chicago Urban League’s 2025 gala theme, Shoulders We Stand On, Futures We Create recognizes the contributions of many individuals – past and present – who have helped foster economic empowerment, cultivate leadership, and break down barriers on the path to equity. Theirs are the shoulders they stand on as they continue their mission to drive lasting equity and prosperity for the future. Join us as we celebrate them, and enjoy live musical entertainment, great food, and more. It will be a night you do not want to miss!

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