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Read MoreIda B. Wells Among 20 Groundbreaking Women Honored on US Quarters
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Read MoreRanked choice voting
We did it! RCV passed in Oak Park! That makes Oak Park the second city in Illinois to adopt ranked choice voting for their municipal elections. The binding referendum passed with 79%! This win comes after 2+ years of speaking to Oak Park residents about RCV, petitioning to get the referendum on the ballot earlier…
Read MoreIn Case You Missed it: Harris is proving she is fit and ready to do the job
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Read MoreUnpacking the underlying political tensions driving the effort to repeal Chicago’s sanctuary status
Read MoreSouth Suburban Airport Supporters Meet Airport Expert
On Monday Angela Gittens gave a presentation on the economic impact of a South Suburban Airport (SSA) to supporters at the “South Suburban Airport Promise” luncheon, organized by the South Suburban Mayors & Managers Association, Chicago Southland Economic Development Corporation, the Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce, and Ida’s Legacy. The luncheon was held at the…
Read MorePlease attend our celebration on Friday, Oct. 1st
It’s finally here – the unveiling of the historical marker for the Alpha Suffrage Club, the first organization to promote suffrage for Black women in Illinois, founded by Ida B. Wells. The site was selected from over 22,000 sites on the virtual National Votes for Women Trail as one of five markers in Illinois to…
Read MoreBrain scans of Black women who experience racism show trauma-like effects, putting them at higher risk for future health problems
Black women who have experienced more racism throughout their lives have stronger brain responses to threat, which may hurt their long-term health, according to a new study I conducted with clinical neuropsychologist Negar Fani and other colleagues. Read more at The Conversation.
Read MoreWill Senate Democrats Stoop to Confirming Rahm Emanuel as Ambassador?
“If you believe Black lives indeed matter, then the Senate must reject his appointment immediately,” said Rep. Rashida Tlaib in response to the announcement. Read more at Commondreams.org.
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