Articles filed under Diversity
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UK’s top court says definition of a woman is based on biological sex and excludes transgender peopleApr 16, 2025 7:09 am - The U.K. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a woman is someone born biologically female, excluding transgender people from the legal definition in a long-running dispute between a feminist group and the Scottish government.
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Pressed for evidence against Mahmoud Khalil, government cites its power to deport people for beliefsApr 10, 2025 2:18 pm - Facing a deadline from an immigration judge to turn over evidence for its attempted deportation of Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil, the federal government has instead submitted a brief memo, signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, citing the Trump administration’s authority to expel noncitizens whose presence in the country damages U.S. foreign policy interests.
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First Black Republican woman in Congress honored in Utah after her death from brain cancerApr 07, 2025 1:37 pm - Family and friends of former U.S. Rep. Mia Love gathered Monday in Salt Lake City to honor the life and legacy of the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress after she died of brain cancer last month at age 49.
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Batavia High School computer science program awarded for championing female diversityMar 22, 2025 5:29 pm - Batavia High School’s AP Computer Science Principles is earning a diversity award for achieving a high female participation rate.
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Holocaust museum in Skokie to close for renovations this summerMar 14, 2025 1:12 pm - The Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center will temporarily close this summer for extensive renovations.
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‘Creative, energetic, warm’: Congregation Beth Shalom names new senior rabbiFeb 18, 2025 5:48 pm - The Congregation Beth Shalom Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Rabbi David Chapman has been named as senior rabbi, effective Jan. 1.
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‘You’ll be inspired’: Harper College’s Black History Month events aim to educate, spark curiosityFeb 13, 2025 12:33 pm - Black history touches every aspect of American history, culture and society. In celebration of Black History Month, Harper College in Palatine will present a wide range of events this February.
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Gail Borden Library to hold tribute to Risé Jones Feb. 16Feb 12, 2025 1:00 pm - The public is invited to a tribute to Dr. Risé D. Jones from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, at the Gail Borden Main Library Meadows Community Rooms, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin.
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Storytellers, dancing take over Schaumburg’s Black History Month performanceFeb 12, 2025 12:18 pm - Though traditionally a scripted play, Schaumburg’s 26th annual Black History Month performance will headline a group of storytellers while also showcasing their love for dance.
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Celebrate Black History Month with events at both Oakton campusesFeb 05, 2025 12:14 pm - Oakton College will commemorate Black History Month throughout February with a series of events.