We just posted a timeline of our last 50 years – it’s certainly not all-encompassing, but it gives you a very good overview of some of the organizational history as well as some of the major victories our training has helped support. Know of a victory that’s missing?! Drop us a line: info@midwestacademy.com! We’d love to include it.

^^(still a thing, right?) As we’re transitioning to a new site and cleaning up our YouTube, we came across this gem! In 2008, we were featured on Chicago Tonight, a show on PBS (WTTW). See clips from a training — along with some familiar faces!

Next year will be the 50th anniversary of the Midwest Academy. As its founder, first Executive Director and now Chair of the Board, it is a gratifying moment to celebrate. That is why I am excited to introduce our new co-director, Yomara Velez.

We had a fantastic evening with our live MC, Jitu Brown, leading us through an evening of stories from the field and music from activists. Relive your favorite moments here!