On September 11, Commissioner Britton was joined by representatives from the Cook County Sheriff's Office, Cook County State's Attorney's Office, and the Cook County Commission on Human Rights for a discussion on how hate crimes are investigated, prosecuted, and repaired if not prevented in the first place. Thank you to everyone who attended! |
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Explore (virtually!) ¡Presente! A Latino History of the United States. |
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September 15 began Hispanic Heritage Month! Visit the National Museum of the American Latino to reexamine what you know about U.S. history. Learn more about Latino identity, immigration, historical legacies, and how they have shaped the nation. Listen to first-person oral histories, examine 3D objects, dive into historical biographies, and explore some of the objects found in the exhibition to see how the past relates to our present. | | |
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Explore the origin of Hispanic Heritage Month. |
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Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes the history and culture of the U.S. Latino and Hispanic communities, commemorating how those communities have influenced and contributed to American society at large. But how did Hispanic Heritage Month get its start? | | |
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Support Latinx-Owned businesses. |
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We all have a shopping list a mile long - why not support a Latinx-owned business while crossing a few items off that list? Whether it's books, fashion, or food, Good Housekeeping has curated a list of over 80 businesses to consider as you address your to-do list. | | |
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Plan a day (or two!) at Destinos. |
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Destinos, 6th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival, takes place from September 28 - November 12. This citywide festival showcases Latino theater artists and companies from Chicago, the U.S. and Latin America. Produced by the Chicago Latino Theater Alliance (CLATA), this festival highlights Chicago’s vibrant Latino theater scene with numerous productions. | | |
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Add Latinx authors to your "To Be Read" pile. |
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Your bookshelf is looking a little lonely! The Chicago Public Library curated a list of essential books - everything from fiction, to nonfiction, to memoirs - that celebrate and examine Latinx culture. | | |
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Don't Miss Cook County's Equity Town Hall! |
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Thursday, September 28 at 6 p.m. Harper College, Wojcik Conference Center Room 116 1200 Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL 60067 |
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As a follow-up to the Cook County Equity Fund Hearing on September 14, local town halls will be held to connect with community members in person and gather feedback. The hearing will provide an overview of investments in violence prevention, transportation, and digital equity by the Cook County bureaus, departments, and partner organizations that have been leading the work. |
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Engage with Cook County United Against Hate |
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Share the pledge with family and friends |
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Download the symbol to proudly display |
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Explore the growing library of resources |
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Utilize the social media toolkit |
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Thank you for your commitment to Uniting Against Hate. |
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