Hosted by John Kaiser, Leslie Adame and Aynur Namik
On August 9th, 2014, Michael Brown was fatally shot 6 times by Officer Darren Wilson. Michael was only 18 years old when he took his last breath. Six bullets took Michael’s life. Six too many! Michael’s life was cut short over alleged stolen product, in a conflict that lasted around 90 seconds.
Sadly, the story of Michael Brown is not a new one, nor is it rare. The list for names of Black Lives that have been lost at the hands of officers is too long. However, the officers are not the only problems facing our country. The systemically racist institutions that protect those violent officers are another part of the unequal, and unjust, America we live in.
So now, we must demand a change and say “Enough is Enough.” Let us come together and show our support for Black Lives and for social reforms.
We will be gathering at Huffman Park, then proceed to a peaceful and socially-distanced march, and end up back at Huffman Park for a peaceful rally.
Due to the current status of the COVID-19 pandemic, we ask that you please wear a mask or face-covering and social distance to the best of your ability.
RSVP on facebook
https://www.facebook.com/events/s/nw-suburbs-march-for-black-liv/315397469818389/
This Saturday, May 8th from 1-4pm, the NAACP, LWV, NCJW and others will march to bring awareness to voter suppression happening all across the country. We will have a number of speakers including Sean Casten, Bill Foster, other federal office holders, and civil rights era leaders.
Can Voting and Integrity Still Be Used in the Same Sentence?
Join Kane County Democratic Women in the Meadows Community Room at the Gail Borden Library for a discussion on election integrity. William Muck, Professor of Political Science at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois, and Brian Pollock, representing Jack Cunningham, Kane County Clerk, are the featured speakers.
Registration for this free event is preferred, but not required. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/every-vote-counts-can-voting-integrity-still-be-used-in-same-sentence-tickets-190543760517
Before I decided to go to school for political science, I was on my way to go towards pastry school. Bring your kids and join me and Alive Center in Aurora on Wed, December 15th from 4pm-5pm, and let’s have an informal meeting with a few pastries I will personally make.
Antes de que decidiera ir a la escuela de ciencias políticas, estaba en camino de ir a la escuela de pastelería. Traiga a sus hijos y únase a mí y al Alive Center en Aurora el miércoles 15 de diciembre de 4pm a 5pm, y tengamos una reunión informal con algunos pasteles que prepararé personalmente.
The American Constitution Society (ACS) Chicago Chapter will be hosting a judicial candidates forum this coming Thursday for the three candidates running in the Democratic Party Primary for the Illinois Supreme Court 2nd District. We are proud to co-host this forum with ACS’s law student chapter from Northern Illinois University College of Law. Please zoom in this Thursday at 7:00pm to learn more about the candidates running for a seat on the Illinois Supreme Court for our area.
Please join State Representative Barbara Hernandez and the Fox Valley Park District for an Earth Day Clean-Up Event!
This event will take place on Saturday, April 23rd from 11am to 1pm at Gregory Island Park:
100-140 E Indian Trail Rd
North Aurora, IL 60542.
Trash bags, latex/nitrile gloves, and light refreshments will be provided. This is a great volunteer opportunity to help clean one of our local parks, all help is welcome!
Please RSVP here:
Questions? Feel free to call our office at 630.270.1848