ALABAMA– (ENEWSPF)–January 16, 2017. The day after the presidential inauguration, thousands are expected to converge on the nation’s capital for the Women’s March on Washington. As an official partner of the march, the Southern Poverty Law Center stands in solidarity with its organizers’ vision — that “women’s rights are human[Read More…]
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ACLU Calls on Americans to Take ‘The People’s Oath’ and Pledge to Protect and Defend the Constitution (Video)
Launches Digital Campaign to Create Personalized Oaths to Coincide with Jan. 20th Inauguration NEW YORK —(ENEWSPF)–January 16, 2017. Building on the sense of urgency and desire to take action that many Americans feel as we approach Donald J. Trump taking the Presidential Oath, the American Civil Liberties Union invites people[Read More…]
January 16 Chicago Protest on MLK DAY NO TRUMP! NO KKK! NO FASCIST USA
MLK Day highlights the determined struggle of Black people against the many forms of hell they have been put through from slavery days, continuing right up to today. CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—January 16, 2017. Chicago’s Daley Plaza, 50 West Washington, in Downtown Chicago, will be the site of a protest on Monday, January[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of January 15, 2017
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, Washington, DC Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — On Monday, we will celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The King Holiday honors the life and contributions of America’s greatest champion of racial justice and equality, the leader who not only dreamed of a color-blind society, but who[Read More…]
Be Courageous or Be Complicit
OREGON–(ENEWSPF)–January 15, 2017 By Susan Grigsby Source: motherjones Got plans for later this week? Like maybe a root canal? Or perhaps just a thorough house cleaning? There must be something better to do than spend time watching the final normalization of that which should never have happened—but did, thanks in large[Read More…]
Five Marian Musicians Parade Their Skills At Rose Bowl
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- From Erin Gallagher at the Daily Southtown regarding Marian Catholic students who marched in the Rose Bowl parade: As 2017 was beginning, everything came up roses for five Southland students. The students from Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights marched and performed with an elite honor band Jan.[Read More…]
South Suburban College Men’s Basketball Maintains #1 Ranking in the Country
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2017. The SSC Bulldogs Men’s Basketball Team maintained their #1 Ranking in the latest National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) National Poll. They also improved to 18-0 on the season with their 74-63 victory Tuesday night over #10 Parkland. They currently are on a 33-game[Read More…]
City of Chicago Signs Agreement in Principle with Department of Justice Following 13-Month Pattern and Practice Investigation
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2017. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Police Department Superintendent Eddie Johnson today announced that following the US Department of Justice’s (DOJ) 13-month pattern and practice investigation, the City has signed an “Agreement in Principle” to negotiate a consent decree with DOJ. Below are the[Read More…]
DePaul University Humanities Center to Feature Ballet, Comedy and the Bible
Winter season includes film screenings, performances and scholarship Edward Watson, a principal in the Royal Ballet in London, will speak Feb. 16 at a DePaul University Humanities Center event. (Photo by Charlotte MacMillan) CHICAGO — (ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2017. Events featuring space exploration, improv comedy, Royal Ballet Principal Edward Watson and[Read More…]
Nationwide Resistance Assemblies Gain Momentum as Trump Inauguration Nears
“Start by resisting his agenda in your own community” WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2017. More than 500 resistance assemblies will be held nationwide Sunday with tens of thousands of people coming together in libraries, community centers, living rooms, churches and coffee shops to organize and plan resistance to President-elect Donald[Read More…]
