Betsy Dirksen Londrigan, and the NAACP Decatur Branch & Church of the Living God CWFF, is honored to welcome Civil Rights Icon & Congressman John Lewis to the 13th District! Please join them at a free event open to the public in Decatur on Tuesday, October 16 from 2:30 PM to 3:15 PM at Church … Continue reading John Lewis & Betsy Londrigan in Decatur
Category: Rights & Social Justice
Nuns on the Bus Visit Central Illinois!
Come meet the Nuns on the Bus on Thursday Octobert 18, 9:30 am outside of Rep. Bost's office (302 W State St, O'Fallon, IL) to rally for accountability! NETWORK’s Nuns on the Bus is on the road again— for the first time in two years — to hold members of Congress accountable for their votes … Continue reading Nuns on the Bus Visit Central Illinois!
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Join Courage Connection and many community partners to promote awareness, educate on healthy relationship and put a end to Domestic Violence. Wear purple to show support and watch for the events in October. Want the details now? Visit the Courage Connection web site.
“Fight for 15” Rally in Chicago with Rev William Barber October 4
There will be a "Fight for 15" rally and march on McDonald’s headquarters in Chicago. If you can get there, join them on Thursday, October 4, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm at Union Park, 1501 W Randolph, Chicago. The keynote speaker will be well-known national activist Reverend William Barber. What's Fight for 15? The “$15 for … Continue reading “Fight for 15” Rally in Chicago with Rev William Barber October 4
It’s Here! CU Pride and Parade!
The UP Center is excited to announce that our 9th annual CU Pride and Parade will happen this week from September 14-16. Downstate Illinois' LARGEST Pride Parade 🏳️🌈 is at 5PM! There are a number of events associated with this week. Be sure to check out a full list of events at http://www.unitingpride.org/prideschedule but below … Continue reading It’s Here! CU Pride and Parade!
