Suburban mom, inspired by disabled daughter, writes book about inclusion
"She's like us, but she just can't do stuff like us, because she's in a wheelchair and she can't really talk that well," said Christiano Zwiercan.
"She's like us, but she just can't do stuff like us, because she's in a wheelchair and she can't really talk that well," said Christiano Zwiercan.
Illinois bill would require more diverse reading curriculum for K-12 students
State Rep. La Shawn Ford is making an effort to update Illinois school curriculum and require that students in kindergarten through 12th grade to be exposed to literature from diverse backgrounds.
State Rep. La Shawn Ford is making an effort to update Illinois school curriculum and require that students in kindergarten through 12th grade to be exposed to literature from diverse backgrounds.
Levi’s will begin using AI models to increase diversity, sustainability
Artificial intelligence has proved it can help humans read and write, and now it’s entering a new domain: the fashion industry.
Artificial intelligence has proved it can help humans read and write, and now it’s entering a new domain: the fashion industry.
Lightfoot signs executive order enacting pay equity audit
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot moved to do something about the pay gap between men and women in a way that is unlikely to be undone by her male successor.
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot moved to do something about the pay gap between men and women in a way that is unlikely to be undone by her male successor.
Lightfoot signs executive order enacting pay equity audit
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot says the audit will identify pay discrepancies by gender, race, and ethnicity.
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot says the audit will identify pay discrepancies by gender, race, and ethnicity.
West Virginia could ban transgender care
The Republican governor has not taken a public stance on the measure and it's unclear whether he will sign it into law.
The Republican governor has not taken a public stance on the measure and it's unclear whether he will sign it into law.
Appointments to Kenosha Racial Equity Commission prompt protests
Two new appointments to Kenosha's Racial Equity Commission are prompting protests.
Two new appointments to Kenosha's Racial Equity Commission are prompting protests.
World marks International Women's Day but abuses, inequality still rampant
While there have been major advances in many countries, the situation in places like Afghanistan and Iran serves as a cold reminder of a long road ahead.
While there have been major advances in many countries, the situation in places like Afghanistan and Iran serves as a cold reminder of a long road ahead.
Italian-American activists say Chicago mayoral candidate has promised to return Columbus statues
Activists said Paul Vallas recently promised the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans that he will put the Christopher Columbus statues back in Grant Park and Arrigo Park. Vallas has not made that statement publicly, and his campaign did not return FOX 32 Chicago's requests for comment.
Activists said Paul Vallas recently promised the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans that he will put the Christopher Columbus statues back in Grant Park and Arrigo Park. Vallas has not made that statement publicly, and his campaign did not return FOX 32 Chicago's requests for comment.
Biden talks voting rights during trip to Selma: 'This fundamental right remains under assault'
The visit to Selma was a chance for Biden to speak directly to the current generation of civil rights activists. Many
The visit to Selma was a chance for Biden to speak directly to the current generation of civil rights activists. Many
Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson in Selma for commemoration of attack on civil rights demonstrators
"As we mark the 58th anniversary of Bloody Sunday in Selma, it’s an important reminder that our work is not done," Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson said in a tweet.
"As we mark the 58th anniversary of Bloody Sunday in Selma, it’s an important reminder that our work is not done," Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson said in a tweet.
Judy Heumann, champion for disability rights, dies at age 75
She spent the rest of her life fighting, first to get access for herself and then for others, her brother recalled.
She spent the rest of her life fighting, first to get access for herself and then for others, her brother recalled.
Chicago physician creates inclusive hair care kits for patients
After seeing multiple children experience issues with their hair while admitted in the intensive care unit, one Chicago doctor realized the hair care options offered to her patients were not inclusive. So she changed that. Dr. Kay Jacobs, a critical care physician at Advocate Children's Hospital in Park Ridge, started packaging kits on her own kitchen table to offer to patients.
After seeing multiple children experience issues with their hair while admitted in the intensive care unit, one Chicago doctor realized the hair care options offered to her patients were not inclusive. So she changed that. Dr. Kay Jacobs, a critical care physician at Advocate Children's Hospital in Park Ridge, started packaging kits on her own kitchen table to offer to patients.
White student sues Howard University for $2 million over racial discrimination
A White student at Howard University’s law school is suing the institution for racial discrimination, alleging the school created a "hostile education environment."
A White student at Howard University’s law school is suing the institution for racial discrimination, alleging the school created a "hostile education environment."
Dilbert creator faces backlash over Black 'hate group' remark
Various media publishers across the U.S. denounced the comments by Dilbert creator Scott Adams as racist, hateful and discriminatory while saying they would no longer provide a platform for his work.
Various media publishers across the U.S. denounced the comments by Dilbert creator Scott Adams as racist, hateful and discriminatory while saying they would no longer provide a platform for his work.
African American Heritage Water Trail traces Black history along Little Calumet River
"It is a 12-mile-long water trail that covers at least two centuries worth of history, ranging from the Underground Railroad, the Civil Rights movement, the birth of justice movement," said Lillian Holden, Openlands Education and Outreach Coordinator:
"It is a 12-mile-long water trail that covers at least two centuries worth of history, ranging from the Underground Railroad, the Civil Rights movement, the birth of justice movement," said Lillian Holden, Openlands Education and Outreach Coordinator:
Students from Waubonsie High and East Aurora named first Mr. and Miss Black Aurora
The winners are Waubonsie Valley High School senior and poet Peter Eta and East Aurora High School junior and saxophonist Charitee Cocroft.
The winners are Waubonsie Valley High School senior and poet Peter Eta and East Aurora High School junior and saxophonist Charitee Cocroft.
Financial disparities in Cook County are almost double national average, study finds
The study by the Financial Health Network and the Chicago Community Trust found that Black and Latino residents are three to four times more likely to be financially vulnerable — unable to save and pay bills — as their white counterparts.
The study by the Financial Health Network and the Chicago Community Trust found that Black and Latino residents are three to four times more likely to be financially vulnerable — unable to save and pay bills — as their white counterparts.
Chicago mayoral candidate Chuy Garcia snags major endorsement, outlines women's policy platform
Illinois Rep. Robyn Gabel endorsed U.S. Rep. Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia for mayor of Chicago on Tuesday.
Illinois Rep. Robyn Gabel endorsed U.S. Rep. Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia for mayor of Chicago on Tuesday.
Slavery reparations: How the US can follow one town's effort to right dark past
Should Black Americans be compensated for generations of oppression? From local communities to the steps of Congress, a PBS documentary airing on this MLK Day highlights the debate over reparations for slave descendants.
Should Black Americans be compensated for generations of oppression? From local communities to the steps of Congress, a PBS documentary airing on this MLK Day highlights the debate over reparations for slave descendants.