Coalition gathers to protest the Islamophobic & racist agendas of US & Israeli leaders WASHINGTON DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2017 — A coalition of national faith-based organizations, including Jewish Voice for Peace, Friends of Sabeel North America and American Muslims for Palestine, organized rallies in more than a dozen cities nationwide on[Read More…]
Community
Flossmoor Community Church to Host Community Conversation on Wednesday, February 15
Flossmoor, IL–(ENEWSPF)–February 13, 2017. Flossmoor Community Church, 2218 Hutchison Road in FLossmoor, IL will host a community conversation on Wednesday, February 15 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. What would it look like to live love in our community? Source: http://www.fccfaithful.org
Open Communities to Host State of Our Communities Community Event on February 12th
Organized in Response to New Federal Administration’s Actions Winnetka, IL, February 12, 2017–In response to several initiatives of the new administration, including the ban on immigration from seven Muslim majority countries, plans for a border wall with Mexico, encouraging “tougher” police tactics, and contentious cabinet member choices, Open Communities is[Read More…]
Local Our Revolution Group to Meet on Thursday, February 23
Flossmoor, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 12, 2017. The Bernie Sander’s campaign that evolved into Our Revolution will meet at the Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery, on Thursday, February 23. The group will begin gathering at 6:30 p.m. with the meeting beginning at 7 p.m. A representative from Our Revolution has been invited to speak[Read More…]
In Case You Missed It: The Root — Pioneer Wanda James, 1st Black Woman to Own a Marijuana Dispensary, Gets Real
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–February 10, 2017 By: Kirsten West Savali Drug policy is race policy. To honor drug-policy reformers on the front lines, this Black History Month, the Drug Policy Alliance, in partnership with The Root, is bringing you the stories of four phenomenal people who have been instrumental in shaping conversations[Read More…]
On Monday, February 13, Fight for $15 to Flood Hardee’s, Carl’s Jr. Restaurants Nationwide Declaring Trump Labor Nominee Unfit to Serve
Rallies in Two-Dozen Cities Planned as Fast-Food Mogul Admits He Didn’t Pay Legally-Required Taxes on Housekeeper for Years NATIONWIDE –(ENEWSPF)—February 9, 2017.  Days before a U.S. Senate committee hearing, the working Americans in the Fight for $15 movement will Monday escalate its opposition to Andy Puzder’s nomination as labor secretary[Read More…]
Music, Art and Advocacy: Chicago Sleep In to Benefit 13 Youth Homeless Agencies on Friday, Feb. 24
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 9, 2017. Chicago’s youth-serving homeless agencies, shelters and drop-in centers will benefit from the Out in the Open Sleep In Friday night, Feb. 24 in Chicago’s South Loop. Thirteen non-profits will come together for a night of advocacy and fundraising at 2nd Presbyterian Church, 1936 S. Michigan Avenue. More than 20,000 young[Read More…]
Refuse Fascism Chicago Announces Rally and March on Saturday, February 11
In the Name of Humanity – NO! No Muslim Ban! No Walls! First They Came for… Not This Time! CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February 9, 2017. On Saturday, February 11 at 3 pm, there will be a rally/march at 2200 W. Devon, in Chicago hosted by representatives of the Devon Avenue community, Refuse Fascism[Read More…]
UPDATED: Caregivers, Clients to Rally on Valentine’s Day and Tell Governor Rauner to ‘Have a Heart, Support Vital Services’
On eve of Rauner’s budget address, and the vote on controversial overtime rule, people with disabilities, home caregivers and union members to call on governor to end policies that threaten thousands of Illinois residents and the workers on whom they rely. CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—UPDATED: Feb. 13, 2017 (Note time change for event)[Read More…]
Latino Union of Chicago to Host Forum on Trump’s Immigration Executive Orders on Thursday, Feb. 9
Community Group’s New Space Offers Access to Jobs, Immigrants’ Rights Programs Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)–February 7, 2017. Latino Union of Chicago’s new office, which opened last week in the heart of the thriving Lawrence Avenue business district, will provide employers and community members alike with easier access to economic development and[Read More…]
