Chef Stephanie Izard heads Equality Should Be Normal gala | Eater Chicago

"Chaired by chef Stephanie Izard, this new organization focuses on eradicating anti-Black racism through programs like arranging field trips to Washington, D.C. for students and by providing direct community aid; recently it served 1,000 Thanksgiving meals and has opened a community center in Washington Park that offers free resources such as college-prep programming, mental health services, and distributed food, clothing, and other items. The group is also fundraising via a virtual gala that sells meal kits (enough for two) and features cooking demos from well-known chefs alongside musical performances, with proceeds supporting the organization's youth-focused work." - Ashok Selvam