Articles filed under Diversity
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Evanston author's book offers tips on how white people can better support BlacksJun 19, 2021 1:00 am - The killing of George Floyd was a catalyst for calls to end racism, racial injustice and police brutality, but it also stirred the conscience of a nation and prompted ma...
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Suburbs to mark new Juneteenth holiday with parades, remembrance starting FridayJun 17, 2021 1:00 am - Editor's note: An earlier version of this story should have read two Wheaton churches came together for a Juneteenth gathering to show solidarity. A unity motorcade...
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Juneteenth becomes official state holidayJun 16, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - The day that marks the anniversary of the day in 1865 when some of the last enslaved Americans learned that they had been freed is now an official state ho...
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Aurora development takes off as growing hub for Asian businessesJun 14, 2021 5:30 am - Thirty-five miles west of Chicago's Chinatown, an emerging Asian-themed lifestyle center in Aurora is on its way to becoming a suburban hub for Asian businesses. Chinese...
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Aurora creates review board to help improve police relationsJun 14, 2021 1:00 am - The city of Aurora has instituted several initiatives to help improve race relations, especially between law enforcement personnel and communities of color. Among them i...
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Suburban Mosaic: 'Empire' star Howard to headline Judson speaker seriesJun 07, 2021 5:30 am - Actor, rapper and singer-songwriter Terrence Howard will be the guest speaker for Judson University's "Conversations with Mark Vargas" event on July 9. Howard, 52, has a...
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U-46 to host four-day symposium on equity in educationJun 07, 2021 5:30 am - Elgin Area School District U-46 will host its first online conference on equity in teaching practices, relationships, and social justice. The four-day U-46 Equity Matter...
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Suburban Mosaic: Harper's new DEI chief to focus on student achievementMay 31, 2021 5:30 am - Tamara Johnson, the incoming vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion for Harper College in Palatine, will help increase the college's focus on equity in studen...
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Bill banning 'hairstyle discrimination' in schools passes HouseMay 27, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois House passed a bill Thursday to prevent "hairstyle discrimination" in schools, sending it back to the Illinois Senate. Senate Bill 817, origin...
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How George Floyd's death has changed the suburbsMay 25, 2021 5:30 am - One year to the day since the murder of George Floyd, how have race relations and the treatment of people of color improved in the suburbs? That question evokes a variet...