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February 2021
National Parks in Your Neighborhood
The National Park Service protects and manages some of our nation’s most historic sites, important natural resources, and scenic recreation areas. But did you know the mission of the National Park Service extends far beyond the boundaries of national park sites? The Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance (RTCA) program is a community partnerships office that provides technical assistance to local partners that are planning outdoor recreation and natural resource conservation projects in neighborhoods just like yours. On February 16th, join…
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Black Mayors & Leadership in the United States – Lori Lightfoot
The Honorable Lori E. Lightfoot, Mayor of Chicago Criminal Justice Reform Thursday, March 4, 2021 | 12-1:30 Pacific Time (2-3:30 Central Time) “We can and will make a place where your ZIP code doesn't determine your destiny.” Zoom Webinar | Register here (free) for March 4 event. Introduction by: Teresa Córdova, Director, Great Cities Institute, and Professor, Urban Planning and Policy, University of Illinois at Chicago Panel discussion moderated by Cheryl Corley, NPR national correspondent Panelists Nikki Jones, Professor, African American Studies, UC Berkeley Cid Martinez, Associate Professor, Sociology, University of San Diego…
Find out more »Black Mayors & Leadership in the United States – Ras J. Baraka
The Honorable Ras J. Baraka, Mayor of Newark The Wealth Gap Wednesday, March 10, 2021 | 12-1:30 Pacific Time (3-4:30 Eastern Time) “The only thing that affects race relations is fair treatment" Zoom Webinar | Register here (free) for March 10 event. Introduction by: Stephen Small, Director, Institute for the Study of Societal Issues, and Professor, Department of African American Studies, UC Berkeley Panel discussion moderated by Tracy Jan, Reporter, The Washington Post Panelists: Elsie Harper-Anderson, Associate Professor, Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs, Virginia Commonwealth…
Find out more »Black Mayors & Leadership in the United States – Sylvester Turner
The Honorable Sylvester Turner, Mayor of Houston Diversity & Inclusion Tuesday, March 16, 2021 | 12-1:30 Pacific Time (2-3:30 Central Time) “To be an African-American mayor leading a city in the 21st century is not about 'power' but about 'possibilities.'” Zoom Webinar | Register here (free) for March 16 event Introduction by: Ula Y. Taylor, Professor & H. Michael and Jeanne Williams Department Chair, Department of African American Studies & African Diaspora Studies, UC Berkeley Panel discussion moderated by Natasha Korecki, Politico National Correspondent Panelists: Pedro Noguera, Emery Stoops…
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Urban Controversies – Students from Paris and Chicago discuss the future of our cities
Initiated by the City of Paris within the framework of the citizen consultation organized for its new local urbanism plan, French and American students in urban planning, architecture and political science are following the call for "urban controversies" to brainstorm together on the Paris of tomorrow. They will present their work to a panel of experts on June 15, 2021 between 11.00 am and 12.30 am (CST). What definition should be given to density? Is it necessarily to be avoided, or on the contrary…
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Climates of Inequality Discussion with José Bravo of Just Transition Alliance
Join the UIC Latino Cultural Center and co-sponsors for a series of online conversations this fall with environmental and climate justice advocates from across the country and abroad. On October 13, Just Transition Alliance Executive Director José Bravo will talk about the principles of Just Transition and how climate justice and chemicals policy relate to communities fighting for environmental and labor justice.
Find out more »Commemorating the 30th Anniversary of The First National People of Color Environmental Leadership Summit with Women Co-Founders of the Environmental Justice Movement: A Call to Action
Join us for a Commemoration of 30 years since the First National People of Color Environmental Leadership Summit held in Washington, D.C. October 24-27, 1991, highlighting and honoring the work of the women co-founders of the Environmental Justice Movement who were among the attendees at the Summit. We will also honor influential women who have passed.
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Housing, Nature, City: Exploring the garden metropolis
A discussion around four cities : Bordeaux, Phoenix, Brussels and Chicago. Two american cities, two european cities. Four completly different environments but with common concerns. In a world where we seek to differentiate ourselves, we want to speak about what brings us together, looking elsewhere and learning from each other without denying the inevitable specificities of our cities and natural environments. Featuring: Susann Eliasson & Anthony Jammes architects, founder of GRAU Residents of the Villa Albertine In dialogue with Monica…
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A Neighbor Among Neighbors: A Conversation with Maureen Hellwig
Download event flyer here. Born in Chicago’s 33rd year as a city, Erie Neighborhood House has witnessed its hometown prosper through the contributions of five generations of immigrants who came here seeking a better life. Few institutions have had such a view from the same address for 150 years. But it was not just a passive witness. When neighbors were tired and hungry, Erie House fed them, but not just with food— with knowledge. Through education Erie House empowered their…
Find out more »Gangs On Trial: A Conversation with John Hagedorn
Download event flyer here John Hagedorn, who has long been an expert witness in gang-related court cases, claims that what transpires in the trials of gang members is a far cry from what we would consider justice. In Gangs on Trial, he recounts his decades of experience to show how stereotypes are used against gang members and replace evidence in gang-related trials. Gangs on Trial dispels myths about gangs and recommends tactics for lawyers, mitigation specialists, and expert witnesses as…
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