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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Fran Spielman

Departing Chicago Community Trust CEO wants city to think big to close growing wealth gap between Black and white Chicagoans

Dr. Helene Gayle is leaving the Chicago Community Trust to become president of Spelman College in Atlanta. (Provided by the Chicago Community Trust)

The wealth gap between Black and white Chicagoans is growing and “big programs” are needed to close it.

That’s the parting advice from someone in a unique position to know what Chicago needs to solve one of its most vexing challenges.

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