A Black advocacy group, the National Black Empowerment Action Fund (NBEAF), has accused Illinois Governor JB Pritzker of failing Black students by underfunding their schools. The group, which typically aligns with Democratic policies, criticized Pritzker for his record on education funding, highlighting a state law that mandates full funding for public schools by 2027. The NBEAF argues that Illinois has not met its funding obligations, leaving Black students at a disadvantage. This criticism comes ahead of the Democratic National Convention, which Pritzker will host in Chicago.