Articles filed under Diversity
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Barney Frank, a liberal congressman and trailblazer for gay rights, dies. He was 86May 20, 2026 11:36 am - WASHINGTON — Barney Frank, the longtime Democratic congressman and leading liberal who brought new visibility to gay rights and crafted the most significant reforms to th...
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‘It does send a message’: Residents turn up heat on Palatine to raise Pride flagMay 13, 2026 1:13 pm - Residents continued to press Palatine village council members this week to approve flying the Pride Flag at village hall during June, which is Pride Month.
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Hoffman Estates Park District to celebrate opening of fully inclusive playground SaturdayMay 13, 2026 10:36 am - The Hoffman Estates Park District is inviting the community to a celebration Saturday for the grand opening of the new fully inclusive playground at Vogelei Park & Barn.
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Tulsa Race Massacre reparations is soul-redeeming work for the US, Oklahoma civil rights lawyer saysMay 11, 2026 8:58 am - Civil rights attorney Damario Solomon-Simmons learned about the Tulsa Race Massacre during college. This revelation inspired him to lead a reparations campaign for survivors and descendants.
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‘An activist and a changemaker’: Buffalo Grove resident receives award from Arlington Heights church for LGBTQ+ advocacyApr 29, 2026 6:32 pm - Carolyn Pinta, a champion for the LGBTQ+ community in the Northwest suburbs, has been given the Heart of a Lion Achievement Award from Southminster Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights.
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Harper Radio earns national honors while amplifying student voicesApr 22, 2026 3:30 pm - As WHCM celebrates 25 years on the FM airwaves, Harper College’s student radio station continues to receive major awards from national organizations.
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Find your wings: What kind of birder do you aspire to be?Apr 20, 2026 1:18 pm - Today I’m pondering yet another thing I love about birding, its accessibility. Entry barriers are few: anyone can enjoy the hobby on some level, in their own way.
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Trump administration agrees to keep flying rainbow Pride flag at New York’s Stonewall monumentApr 13, 2026 12:43 pm - The Trump administration said Monday it will keep flying a rainbow Pride flag at the Stonewall National Monument in New York City, reversing course after removing the banner in February.
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Bulls release Ivey following Instagram posts critical of LGBTQ+ communitiesMar 30, 2026 6:40 pm - The Bulls released guard Jaden Ivey on Thursday due to conduct detrimental to the team. Earlier in the day, Ivey posted a video on social media critical of the NBA’s support for LGBTQ+ communities.
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From soil to service: Harper student gives back through the Harper Grows gardenMar 27, 2026 7:06 pm - After receiving help from Harper College’s Hawks Care Resource Center, nursing student Edith Mugisha began volunteering in the campus garden that supplies fresh produce to students seeking food support.
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