Articles filed under Diversity
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Advocate Jacqueline Boyd to speak at Elmhurst UniversityOct 10, 2021 1:00 am - Advocate Jacqueline Boyd will present "Living Our Values: How to Authentically Embrace Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as Individuals, Institutions and a Community" duri...
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Part of American culture: Elk Grove Village mom helps American Girl create Eid outfit for dollsOct 06, 2021 5:30 am - When Yasmina Blackburn's 8-year-old daughter, Aliya, came home in tears after a holiday celebration at school, it broke her heart. Aliya and her classmates made artwork ...
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New complaints allege new legislative maps dilute Latino voteOct 06, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Plaintiffs in two lawsuits challenging the state's legislative redistricting plan have filed new complaints in federal court charging that the district map...
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Delayed vote means Cook County still will recognize Columbus DayOct 05, 2021 1:00 am - The Cook County Board voted to defer a resolution that would change Columbus Day to Indigenous People's Day, the second time a vote on the issue was delayed this year. T...
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Area Islamic groups band together to help Afghan refugeesOct 04, 2021 5:30 am - A coalition of Islamic groups is coming together to help new waves of Afghan refugees arriving in the Chicago area. The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chica...
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Lake County celebrates Hispanic Heritage month through public art exhibitOct 04, 2021 1:00 am - As part of its "Art in Public Places" program, Lake County government is celebrating Hispanic Heritage month with its newest exhibit titled "GENERACIONES en este país: G...
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The stories that stick with us: A decadeslong commitment to telling diverse human storiesOct 03, 2021 1:00 am - Staying in touch with our communities is the lifeblood of the Daily Herald, and we showed a particularly thoughtful commitment to that goal years ago with a variety of i...
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Illinois law will allow athletes to modify uniforms for cultural, religious reasonsSep 27, 2021 5:30 am - Illinois is the first state to adopt a new law providing students flexibility to modify their sports uniforms. The Inclusive Athletic Attire Act allows student athletes,...
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Elgin's Centro de Informacion to celebrate annual gala onlineSep 24, 2021 5:30 am - The black ties and gowns can stay in the closet for another year for those attending Centro de Informacion's annual gala next Thursday. For the second year in a row, the...
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MCC speaker series to explore Latinx literature, inclusion and experienceSep 23, 2021 11:00 pm - Submitted by McHenry County College McHenry County College will explore Latinx inclusion and experience as part of its latest Experts and Insights educational speaker se...