Articles filed under Diversity
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Why do so many Black women die in pregnancy? One reason: Doctors don't take them seriouslyMay 23, 2023 1:00 am - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Angelica Lyons knew it was dangerous for Black women to give birth in America. As a public health instructor, she taught college students about racial...
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Suburban Mosaic: Buffalo Grove Pride parade returns June 4May 22, 2023 5:30 am - The Pinta Pride Project, an LGBTQ+ awareness and support nonprofit, will host its Buffalo Grove Pride Parade and Picnic on June 4. Since 2019, the free, family-friendly ...
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In El Salvador, transgender community struggles for rights and survivalMay 19, 2023 1:00 am - SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador - Fabricio Chicas knows exactly what will happen. As soon as he hands in his ID, the employee on the other side of the counter will look at him...
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Meet the suburban spellers heading to the Scripps national beeMay 15, 2023 5:30 am - Four suburban spellers who won regional contests now will compete for the coveted championship at the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., later this ...
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Suburban Mosaic: Leaders say Muslim Americans are gaining political cloutMay 08, 2023 5:30 am - Dozens of newly elected Muslim American candidates gathered Saturday at Reza's Restaurant in Oak Brook to mark their historic wins to a variety of local-, county- and st...
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Illinois moves toward gender inclusivity as others move awayMay 08, 2023 1:00 am - Illinois bills that would update existing laws to be more gender inclusive and add protections for LGBTQ marriages are ready for action by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who said h...
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Parishioners question why pastor in Arlington Heights was put on sudden leaveMay 05, 2023 1:00 am - Parishioners at Faith Lutheran Church in Arlington Heights are seeking answers about why their pastor was placed on a sudden six-month leave, announced at the end of las...
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Members of faith communities discuss safety concerns amid rise in hate crimesMay 04, 2023 1:00 am - Amid a nationwide rise in acts of hate, more than 50 suburban leaders and members of various religious, ethnic and minority groups came together Thursday in Schaumburg t...
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South Barrington teen teaches art to help seniors, refugeesMay 01, 2023 5:30 am - When Hafsah Khan started painting four years ago, it served as an outlet for her emotions. “It's therapeutic ... it definitely is a coping mechanism,” said Hafsah, 16, o...
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Elgin's first Pride Parade and Festival hopes to make everyone feel 'safe and welcome in our space'Apr 27, 2023 1:00 am - Four years after planning started, Elgin's first Pride Parade and Festival is set to step off on June 3. Event organizer Kayla Bates founded ELGbtq+ after moving to Elgi...