Articles filed under Diversity
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Oakton Community College pledges to take steps to end racism on campusFeb 17, 2022 12:00 am - After months of discussions, Oakton Community College in Des Plaines has pledged to eliminate racism and other types of oppression on campus by changing policies and cla...
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Palatine High's Advancement of Black Leaders display features student art, inspirational wordsFeb 15, 2022 5:00 am - Palatine High's Advancement of Black Leaders display features student art, inspirational words
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Suburban Mosaic: Glenview doctor lauded as Outstanding Physician of the YearFeb 14, 2022 4:30 am - "I'm in the business of taking care of people," says Glenview's Paramjit "Romi" Chopra, the recipient of the Outstanding Physician of the Year 2021 award. Chopra, a Sikh...
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Naperville Park District board approves diversity resolution after some debateFeb 11, 2022 12:00 am - Naperville Park District board members unanimously approved a resolution confirming a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion this week, but not without some debat...
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Here's how you can help Afghan refugees coming to suburbsFeb 07, 2022 4:30 am - Hundreds of Afghan refugees are expected to arrive in Illinois in the coming days (check out today's front page story if you haven't already). Several suburban mosques w...
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Suburban mosques prepare for new wave of Afghan refugeesFeb 07, 2022 4:30 am - Classrooms that have been dormant since the start of the pandemic at Masjid Rahmah Great America Islamic Center in Lake Villa soon will serve as temporary shelter for re...
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Oakton Black History Month focus is mental healthFeb 02, 2022 10:00 pm - Community members are welcome to join Oakton Community College throughout February for events and activities celebrating Black History Month. These special events inclu...
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Teaching Black history: How educators in Illinois say it needs to evolve beyond the key figuresFeb 01, 2022 4:00 am - As Black History Month begins today, some suburban educators say it's time for Black history education to evolve beyond focusing on slavery, the Civil War and notable Af...
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Woodland school district, CLC team up to offer free adult education English, computer classes for parentsFeb 01, 2022 12:00 am - Dozens of Woodland Elementary District 50 parents of English language learners met Monday night at Woodland Intermediate to learn more about a free adult education progr...
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Oakton Black History Month focus is mental healthJan 31, 2022 10:00 pm - Community members are welcome to join Oakton Community College throughout February for events and activities celebrating Black History Month. These special events inclu...