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NPR Illinois: New Curriculum Brings LGBTQ History Into The Light
National Public Radio (NPR)’s Maureen Foertsch McKinney spoke with Springfield native Grayson Alexander, State Senator Heather Steans, eighth-grade social studies teacher Amy Biancheri, PHIMC’s Policy and Advocacy Manager for Illinois Safe Schools Alliance Grecia Magdaleno, Carbondale mom Carrie Vine, and
BYOBrunch for Public Health
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Virtual Innovation: Action Camp
Katie Rankin, Communications Specialist for Communities In Schools (CIS) of Chicago, describes how their community partners are adapting to virtual environments during COVID-19, and includes Action Camp as an example:“As Chicago Public Schools begins the fall 2020 semester remotely, teachers
To Combat Race and Sex Stereotyping, we reject this executive order.
Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago (PHIMC) denounces and calls for the immediate rescindment of the Executive Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping issued by President Trump on September 22, 2020 and a corresponding memo issued on September 4,
Organizations Addressing Racism in and around Chicago
If you are looking for a way to get involved, reach out or donate to these or other local organizations fighting racist oppression in and around Chicago.Assata’s Daughters is a Black-woman led organization that organizes young Black people in Chicago
Anti-Racist Books and Resources
The following books and resources have been helpful to PHIMC staff as we continue to learn about and address racism. This list is not, and never can be, comprehensive, but we trust something here will resonate with you. If there
Forbes: Options For Nonprofits Worried About Sustainability
PHIMC Chief Financial Officer Donna Blackwell, CPA, MBA, offers guidance to non-profits worried about sustainability, in her role as a member of Forbes Nonprofit Council:“If your organization is like most small nonprofits today, cash is tight and making payroll has
PHIMC Newsletter – Summer 2020
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Out Chicago: On Re-opening Schools
Out Chicago Co-Hosts Scott Duff and Ellen Miller spoke with Grecia Magdaleno, PHIMC’s Policy and Advocacy Manager for Illinois Safe Schools Alliance on July 12, 2020 about re-opening schools. This episode, recorded live, also featured professional tennis player Lendale Johnson, and Devlyn
