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Next Steps Evanston invites you to "How to be an Antiracist in Evanston: Repairing the Harm," from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 28 at Haven Middle School

January 24, 2020

Nina Kavin

Dr. Jacqueline Battalora will facilitate a discussion about how systems of oppression operat...

"Unity Must Win the Day" was the theme of this year's Evanston Interfaith Community service commemorating the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Speaking against Anti-Semitism was the focus.

January 24, 2020

Nina Kavin

On Sunday, about 100 Evanston residents gathered at Northwestern University's Alice Millar C...

Moran Center will help more Evanston residents expunge and seal criminal records thanks to a $25,000 grant from Access to Justice

January 23, 2020

Nina Kavin

Access to Justice, a statewide program that seeks to mitigate the devastating consequences o...

If you can, give your blood.

January 23, 2020

Nina Kavin

The Evanston Public Library will host a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb....

It's a pretty big deal when Evanston is covered in The Guardian. And for its Reparations Initiative, no less.

January 22, 2020

Nina Kavin

"Rue Simmons began spearheading efforts to establish a reparations program in February 2019,...

The People's Lobby is organizing a Springfield Lobby Day on Tuesday, February 25th to lobby legislators to end money bond ... and move Illinois to 100% clean energy

January 22, 2020

Nina Kavin

Lobby day is free and open to the public. Transportation, training and lunch will be provide...

What does "Kindness" mean to you?

January 21, 2020

Nina Kavin

This Sunday, January 26, "2020: Year of Kindness and Nonviolent Action" will kick off in Eva...

Additional spots just added!

January 21, 2020

Nina Kavin

There's still time to sign up for Dear Evanston's February 18 racial justice book group--and...

Yesterday, Terri Gross interviewed Bryan Stevenson on Fresh Air with Terry Gross. As always, Stevenson was compelling, inspiring, and truth-telling.

January 21, 2020

Nina Kavin

If you haven’t read Just Mercy—do it. While the movie is worthwhile, it doesn’t come close t...

"It is my duty to use my voice to inspire people who come from places like me. I need you to know that while there is a world out there that’s counting on you to fail, there’s a community that traces back generations and resides in this room that’s expecting you to accomplish greatness and we won’t stop to make sure you get it." --Dr. Michael Allen, principal, Oakton Elementary School

January 21, 2020

Nina Kavin

On Saturday morning, Dr. Michael Allen, principal at Oakton Elementary School, offered these...

Photos from yesterday's Fourth Annual Kickoff of The Officer and Gentlemen Academy, featuring special tributes to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 20, 2020

Nina Kavin

The inspiring event featured:

Keynote speakers: Dr. Michael Allan, principal, Oakton Grade Sc...

Kim Foxx to headline public forum in Evanston January 30 on re-imagining safety

January 18, 2020

Nina Kavin

[photo of Foxx: DNA Info]

WHAT: The People's Lobby, Reclaim Evanston and OPAL will co-sponso...

City Announces Health & Human Services Department Promotions

January 17, 2020

Nina Kavin

Audrey Thompson to replace former Youth and Young Adult Division Manager Kevin Brown

(City of...

At 50, Path Press Launches New Website; Hopes to Reach New Readers One of the first Black-owned publishing houses in the US, Path Press, was co-founded by lifelong Evanstonian and well-known Civil Rights activist Bennett Johnson

January 17, 2020

Nina Kavin

In 1969, lifelong Evanstonian and civil rights leader Bennett J. Johnson founded Path Press...

Dear Evanston, To all my (non-Black) friends and DE followers: your contribution will make my birthday truly meaningful.

January 17, 2020

Nina Kavin

As Tosha Wilson said so beautifully when I asked her why folks should support the Evanston R...

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