CHICAGO — ‘We Day’ Illinois was held at the Allstate Arena on April 30. It brought together 15,000 students and teachers from over 500 schools through a full day of educational speeches, inspirational moments and musical performances. The line-up of entertainers included Jennifer Hudson, Selena Gomez, Common, Tyrese Gibson, Magic Johnson, Martin Sheen and many more.
‘We Day’ celebrates the actions that young people are taking in their local and global communities and to inspire another year of change by sharing the passion of world leaders and entertainers. We Day is tied to the year-long We Act program, which offers educational resources, campaigns and support materials to help turn the event’s inspiration into sustained action. Through We Act, students commit to taking one local and one global action to better the world, earning their way to We Day.
We Day’s strength as a global platform is unprecedented. With a focus on education and empowerment in our local and global communities, push the boundaries of charity and revolutionizing how we make change. Through Free The Children’s holistic model of international development, Me to We’s message of socially conscious consumerism, and We Day’s annual celebration of the power of youth to create a better world, the platform is dedicated to supporting young people everywhere as they fulfill their potential as active citizens.
