EventsWhen: Saturday, January 17, 2015 from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Where: Columbia College Chicago, Film Row Cinema, 8th Floor, 1104 S. Wabash St., Chicago
What: Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Chicago will hold their 11th Annual Asian American Leadership Forum: Justice Beyond Just Us.
Students $30, Non-profit $50, Corporate $60. Register here or for more information, send an email to Brian Hara.
When: Tuesday, January 6, 2015 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Where: Vernon Hills Park District, Laschen Center, 294 Evergreen Dr., Vernon Hills
What: Rep. Carol Sente will give a brief legislative update on her initiatives from the past session, as well as her goals for the coming year. Those in attendance will be able to ask questions and share their thoughts on how to address the many challenges our state faces.
When: Sunday, December 14, 2014 at 1:00 pm
Where: St. Paul AME Church, 336 Washington Ave., Glencoe
What: An interfaith coalition of local religious congregations is organizing this peaceful demonstration against police violence and racial discrimination. The march will end a few blocks away at Green Bay and Park Ave. If you want to bring a sign, the organizers suggest “Black Lives Matter” or “I can’t breathe.”
For more information, contact Lee Goodman by email at Peaceful Communities.
When: Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 2:00 pm
Where: Spertus Institute, 610 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago
What: Spertus, JCAST (Jewish Coalition Against Sex Trafficking) and the National Council of Jewish Women, Chicago North Shore Section invite to you a program with moderated panel discussion and documentary film on sex trafficking in the U.S. and globally.
The program will be followed by a reception and resurces. Ticket prices are $18, S10 for Spertus members and $8 for students. Click here to register or call 312-322-1773.
When: Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at 6:00 pm
Where: Schiff Hardin, 233 S. Wacker Dr., Suite 6600, Chicago
What: Equality Illinois and the Center for Economic Progress will co-host a seminar covering the tax implications of Marriage Equality.
Space is limited. Click here to register.
