Articles filed under Diversity
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Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar says he’s quitting as head of his party and the countryMar 20, 2024 7:56 am - LONDON — Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar announced Wednesday that he will step down within weeks once a successor is chosen Varadkar announced Wednesday he is quitting...
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Suburban Muslims begin a somber Ramadan with prayers for peace in Gaza, calls for cease-fire and more aidMar 11, 2024 9:33 am - Faithful begin observing Islamic holy month Monday amid growing fears over rising anti-Muslim hate crimes in U.S. Each year, Alaa Abusaman eagerly awaits the start ...
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Volunteers pack 100K meals for families in needMar 09, 2024 6:09 pm - Fortifying meals for families in need were packed by 300 volunteers during an Islamic Relief USA event Saturday at College Preparatory School of America in Lombard. “We'r...
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‘The true spirit of unified’: Maine South honored by Special OlympicsMar 06, 2024 12:01 pm - Park Ridge’s Maine South High School has been honored for encouraging students with and without intellectual disabilities to spend time together.
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Young performers shine at annual Multicultural Event in SchaumburgMar 02, 2024 6:18 pm - ...
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Sharing similarities, celebrating differences: District 23 Heritage Night explores diversityFeb 28, 2024 1:39 pm - Prospect Heights Elementary District 23’s Heritage Night gave students, families and staff a chance to share their heritage and learn about different cultures.
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McHenry County Black business owners connect to build community, share resourcesFeb 27, 2024 10:58 am - In Black communities, people don’t go to the salon or barber shop only to have their hair done. A wash, cut and blow dry for Black hair can take two hours, minimum, said ...
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By defining sex, some states are denying transgender people legal recognitionFeb 27, 2024 7:15 am - TOPEKA, Kan. — Mack Allen, an 18-year-old high school senior from Kansas, braces for sideways glances, questioning looks and snide comments whenever he has to hand over h...
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From Elgin to historically Black colleges: U-46 seeks to cultivate college dreamsFeb 26, 2024 5:32 pm - When Teresa Lance took a look at the colleges that came to recruit Elgin Area Unit District U-46 students, it was what she didn’t see that left the most lasting impressio...
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Good News Sunday: Chihuahua, postal carrier’s friendship is a social media sensationFeb 18, 2024 8:13 am - In this week’s Good News Sunday column, we recap stories about a dog and mailman whose friendship is a social media sensation, a legally blind travel agent who plans stress-free trips for people of all abilities, and a Lego exhibit that celebrates Black creativity.