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Illinois State Universitys University Permanency Enhancement Program is helping to sponsor a racial healing town hall meeting in West Peoria.

The conversation began with a question on whether art can or should be apolitical.

Local historian profiles six trailblazing Black women in Eries history

Education is liberation. Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox dedicated his life to advancing the quality of education in the Black community, from students to administrators. Dr. Knox pioneered and founded several associations and programs centered around the Black educational experience, with representation and equality at the forefront.

In this innovative and immersive radio program, Sounds Classical hosts Kristina Lynn and LaRob K. Rafael present a range of musical works inclusive of well-known composers and new discoveries alike. The program will feature surprising and personal takes, lean-in interviews and exciting new works composed and performed, in many cases, by local artists. Along the way, the hosts will share lively and insightful commentary, providing context for the listener that makes this beautiful and dynamic art...

In this podcast, Abt’s Ginger Pryor and Whitney Rostad explain how child welfare solutions can emerge from disaggregated data, community input, and silo-busting collaborations.

The Black Metropolis Research Consortium is increasing the capacity of its Chicago-area Black archives and projects that amplify Black histories. History Ph.D. student Alexandrea Keith said one of the focuses of BMRC is its graduate assistantship pilot program, which matches Northwestern doctoral students with projects at BMRC member institutions.  NU’s Racial Equity and Community Partnership...

Northwestern announced the 21 inaugural grant recipients of the Racial Equity and Community Partnership on Thursday, according to a University news release.  Developed by an advisory committee of NU faculty and staff and local community leaders, the program aims to provide support to organizations working to advance racial equity in Evanston and Chicago. Among the...