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Harper College student group aims to help Dreamers

By Madhu Krishnamurthy
Jun 27, 2020 2:04 PM - Madhu Krishnamurthy's weekly Suburban Mosaic column opens with the description of a new student group at Harper College in Palatine that aims to help immigrant students, faculty and workers, known as Dreamers, through advocacy, referrals for legal services, and community education.
U-46 educators say social justice, racial equity begins in schools

By Madhu Krishnamurthy
Jun 22, 2020 10:17 AM - Education is "the civil rights issue of our generation," Elgin High School Principal Krystal Thomas said, quoting former U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. "And if you care about promoting opportunity and reducing inequity, the classroom is a great place to start," she added.
ECC launches Black Lives Matter series; lawmakers push police reform

By Madhu Krishnamurthy
Jun 13, 2020 8:15 PM - "Riots are the language of the unheard," said Faith Jones, an Elgin Community College student during a Black Lives Matter conversation on "Policing in the U.S." hosted by college.
Protests, talk about racial injustice and trauma dominate headlines in suburbs

By Madhu Krishnamurthy
Jun 7, 2020 8:04 AM - An emotionally charged week punctuated by #BlackLivesMatter protests, riots and rallies across the suburbs against police brutality and systemic racism has come to a close, but the rallying cry of many calling for justice persists.
How George Floyd's death has wounded the psyche of suburban black community

By Madhu Krishnamurthy
Jun 2, 2020 5:30 AM - Last week's death of George Floyd, who was choked by a Minneapolis police officer, has rekindled fears among suburban blacks while reigniting America's protracted debate over race and police brutality.
Spreading food with a side of literacy, census education in Latino community

By Madhu Krishnamurthy
May 31, 2020 8:19 AM - An Elgin group is finding new ways to promote early literacy and educate Latino families about 2020 Census participation during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Suburban mosques host drive-through Eid celebrations

By Madhu Krishnamurthy
May 24, 2020 7:18 AM - In what has been a historic year of firsts, Muslims today are observing Eid al-Fitr -- marking the end of a period of dawn-to-dusk fasting for the Islamic holy month of Ramadan -- with drive-through celebrations held in the parking lots of various suburban mosques.
Minorities, elderly represent higher rates of COVID-19 infections, deaths

May 19, 2020 3:07 PM - Higher rates of COVID-19 infection and deaths among suburban minority communities and the elderly population is concerning health officials. We begin this week's Daily Herald Suburban Mosaic column in DuPage County.
Measure aims to help seniors stay connected amid COVID-19 isolation

By Madhu Krishnamurthy
May 10, 2020 10:45 AM - An effort to help seniors and people with disabilities living in nursing homes stay connected with loved ones and doctors amid the COVID-19 pandemic is gaining support from suburban legislators. It's where we begin this week's Suburban Mosaic column in Naperville.
Latinos represent highest number of COVID-19 confirmed cases

By Madhu Krishnamurthy
May 2, 2020 5:29 PM - Latinos represent the largest segment -- 23% -- of confirmed COVID-19 cases statewide, according to the latest Illinois Department of Public Health data. That's where we begin this week's Daily Herald Suburban Mosaic column.

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