ACLU Next Generation Society
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The Next Generation Society was founded in Chicago in 2015 to help the ACLU make a difference! The Next Generation Society brings together young professionals, emerging leaders, artists, and others who are engaged in the key issues that will shape our nation’s future. The Society and its Members help support the ACLU’s essential work in Illinois and throughout the nation, including its efforts to
02/04/2026
Our first Membership Drive Spotlight features Next Generation Society Board Member, Brendan Chan! Learn more about Brendan below:
Q: Why do you support the ACLU and Next Gen?
A: I’ve found a lot of power in Mariame Kaba’s teachings on how hope is a discipline. Time and time again, when things are bad (and they’re pretty bad right now), I find hope in community and the power of people showing up for others. I support the ACLU of Illinois because the work they do is vital to bringing about the kind of state and country I want to exist.
Q: What is bringing you hope at this moment?
A: Young people. Educators. Community members and volunteers. My friends running for office. People I know, and people I don’t. The fact that for every person I see that shows up, there are thousands more that I don’t see. That around the country and the world, people are showing up.
Q: Why is it so important for people to take action on the issues they care about right now?
A: It’s easy to feel helpless and overwhelmed, particularly in light of what we’ve experienced and witnessed since 2016. But none of us are powerless, and I think it’s important for people to take action - big and small - to help build a country and world that they’re proud of.
Get to know Brendan and other Next Gen members at our upcoming Next Generation Society Happy Hour! For more information on tickets and memberships, visit the link in our bio.
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