AUSTIN, Texas–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2015 – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) yesterday denounced measures in Indiana and Arkansas that could allow discrimination against gay couples. “It is important that the American people stand together and end bigotry once and for all. We have fought to end discrimination based on race, creed[Read More…]
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Roosevelt University Student Activist-Rapper Receives Coveted Social Justice Award
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2015. Richard Wallace, a Chicago native and leading activist in the fight to stop mass incarceration of people of color, has received Roosevelt University’s prestigious Matthew Freeman Social Justice Award. A sociology major and leading local social-justice rapper who goes by the name of Epic, Wallace, 33, of[Read More…]
Upcoming Program Open Houses at South Suburban College Beginning April 15
South Holland, IL–(ENEWSPF)—April 2, 2015. South Suburban College will be hosting several upcoming program-specific Open Houses to inform prospective and current students about programs, curriculum and careers. The current Open House schedule at both the Main Campus in South Holland and the Oak Forest Center is as follows: Echocardiography Program[Read More…]
Justice for Stephon: A Freedom Ride for #BlackLivesMatter on Saturday, April 4
From Chicago to Calumet City, connecting Stephon Watts’ murder to the systemic criminalization of Black youth with disabilities, as well as the closing of Illinois’ community mental health services. CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—April 2, 2015. On Saturday, April 4th, a Freedom Ride caravan will travel from Chicago to Calumet City to rally,[Read More…]
Additional Free Adult Education Registration Days Coming Soon at South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)—April 1, 2015. South Suburban College’s Division of Adult Education is offering a wide range of opportunities for adults to build the basic skills required for success. Adult Basic Education (ABE) helps men and women whose skill levels are below the ninth grade. ABE students improve their skills[Read More…]
Young People, Civic Leaders, and Newly Elected Aldermen to Host Citywide Party to Get Out the Vote on April 4
On Saturday, April 4 Hundreds Will Come Together for Music and Democracy CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—April 1, 2015. Next week, Chicago will host the first runoff election for mayor in more than 30 years. Young people—and allies across the city—are seizing the moment to take civic engagement to new heights. On Saturday, April[Read More…]
Study: Art Helps Nursing and Medical Students Strengthen Observation Skills
DePaul University’s Craig Klugman Designs Curriculum Craig Klugman, a bioethicist and medical anthropologist at DePaul University, co-authored a study that finds students in the medical professions can effectively be taught visual observation skills through the use of art. The findings will be published in the April 2015 issue of the[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Attends Quarterly Meeting Of Mayor’s Commission For A Safer Chicago
New Action on Community-Driven Proposals to Reduce Violence and Improve Safety CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today joined the members of the Mayor’s Commission for a Safer Chicago at their quarterly meeting to discuss initiatives that will be rolled out this spring and summer as a result of the[Read More…]
Dr. Sonia Nieto to Speak at Governors State University on April 16
UNIVERSITY PARK—(ENEWSPF)—March 31, 2015. Governors State University will present “A Conversation with Dr. Sonia Nieto,” Thursday, April 16 at 5 p.m. Dr. Nieto is a leader in the field of multicultural education, a renowned researcher and writer, and Professor Emerita of Language, Literacy, and Culture, in the College of Education,[Read More…]
Empowering Youth to Greatness: National Council of Negro Women — South Suburban Chicago Section to Host 4th Annual Youth Empowerment Conference on April 25
Matteson, IL –(ENEWSPF)—March 31, 2015. In supporting the national mission to support African American communities and their families, the National Council of Negro Women – South Suburban Chicago Section (NCNW-SSCS) is hosting its 4th annual Youth Empowerment Conference. The conference is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2015 at Prairie State[Read More…]
