Kenneth Gunn
Coverage of Kenneth Gunn in the Nexus archive.
- Mayoral working group recommends policy changes reducing barriers for trans Chicagoans
A mayoral working group in Chicago released recommendations to reduce structural barriers for trans people, focusing on housing, healthcare, workplace inclusivity, and data collection. The report, created to address anti-trans violence, highlights immediate actions like improving access to city services and long-term strategies for policy changes across agencies.
- Mayor’s choice for human relations chief uses confirmation hearing to recall first exposure to hate crime
Kenneth Gunn, appointed as Chicago’s Commission on Human Relations head, shared his childhood experience of racial division and hate crimes during his confirmation hearing. His appointment follows the resignation of previous commissioner Nancy Andrade, who opposed a revised antisemitism report. The mayor’s recent strategy to combat hate crimes faced criticism from Jewish leaders as insufficient.
- Johnson's choice to lead Human Relations Commission vows to improve frayed relationship with Jewish leaders
Mayor Brandon Johnson appointed Kenneth Gunn to lead Chicago’s Commission on Human Relations to address strained ties with Jewish leaders. Gunn replaces Nancy Andrade, who resigned over concerns about a report on antisemitism. Jewish leaders criticized Johnson’s recent strategy to combat hate crimes as inadequate.