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Greg Bimm and Rick Jackson

Rose Parade President-Elect Congratulates Marian Band Director

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Rick Jackson, President-elect of the 2010 Tournament of Roses Parade®, congratulates Marian Catholic Band Director Greg Bimm at last Friday’s football halftime ceremony. Bimm, who will direct the Marian Band in Pasadena on Jan. 1, was presented with an official Rose Parade Flag. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Related: Marching[Read More…]

Human Rights Campaign Completes ‘Out In Scripture’ Collection

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, announced today the release of the complete “Out In Scripture” collection.  For the past three years, week-by-week, the HRC Religion & Faith program provided conversations on Bible passages from more than 100[Read More…]

Senator Edward Kennedy: A Record of Leadership on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and HIV Issues

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, released the following document on Senator Edward M. Kennedy’s (D-MA) historic leadership on issues of importance to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. Senator Kennedy has been a champion for civil[Read More…]

Lawsuit Challenges Expulsion Of Middle School Student After Illegal Cell Phone Search

SOUTHAVEN, MS–(ENEWSPF)–September 1, 2009.  The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Mississippi today filed a federal civil rights lawsuit on behalf of a middle school student wrongfully expelled from school after authorities illegally searched his cell phone and found what they claimed were photos depicting “gang-related activity” –[Read More…]

Dahr Jamail

Resisting Homophobia in the Military

By Dahr Jamail t r u t h o u t | Perspective Homophobia arguably manifests itself in the worst form of discrimination in the military, surpassing even racism. Instead of enabling recruits to vanquish their prejudices and strengthening the individual and the collective spirit, all military training seems to[Read More…]

Late Start Classes Begin September 18 at Prairie State College

Chicago Heights , IL–(ENEWSPF)– Still thinking about taking college courses this fall? It’s not too late. Prairie State College (PSC) offers a number of courses which start mid-September. Late Start courses begin September 18 and accommodate students who prefer a later start date. PSC has record enrollment for the fall[Read More…]

Prairie State College Seeks Employers for Job Fair

Chicago Heights , IL–(ENEWSPF)– Employers looking for candidates to fill open positions are encouraged to register for the Prairie State College annual job fair. The job fair is scheduled for Wednesday, October 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Business and Community Education Center of Prairie State College,[Read More…]

PSC Site of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Forum

Chicago Heights , IL–(ENEWSPF)– Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is a preventable cause of intellectual disabilities and birth defects. In observance of International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Day, Prairie State College (PSC) is hosting a FASD Forum to raise awareness about the dangers of drinking during pregnancy and the plight of[Read More…]

PSC Offers Periodontal Screenings

Chicago Heights , IL–(ENEWSPF)– Prairie State College dental hygiene students are looking for community volunteers to enhance their clinical learning experience. For a $35 fee, clients get a thorough cleaning by a student dental hygienist, a full set of X-rays, mouth impressions, and a consultation with the periodontist on staff.[Read More…]

Free LSAT Prep Class at Governors State University

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University is offering a free LSAT preparation class on Mondays, beginning September 21 and ending on May 24. The class is from 7:30 to 10:20 p.m., in room A2202. University tutor David Sparks of the Academic Resource Center will teach the preparation class for the[Read More…]

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