Residents who formed the group “Evanston Rejects Racist Reparations” staged a protest at 10:30 a.m. on March 6 in front of the Med/Men cannabis dispensary at 1804 Maple Ave., where […]
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Justin Wynn Fund Red Tie Soirée Remix Celebrates Leadership and Community
ShaRita Alexander welcomed guests to the Justin Wynn Fund Red Tie Soirée Remix, broadcast live from Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center from 6 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 21. Justin Wynn Fund […]
We Have a Small Ask: Wear a Mask!
The RoundTable will continue to feature a ‘Masked Person of the Day’ for the first 100 days of the Biden/Harris administration. A barrage of sometimes confusing information about COVID-19 is […]
Inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris Marks a New Chapter for America
Words mattered at the historic inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. The inaugural ceremonies on Jan. 20, 2021, created a path for unity and celebrated the […]
‘The Shifting Narrative’ Spotlights Young Evanston Activists on MLK Day
The community is invited to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2021 with Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre and Studio 5 at 7 p.m. on Jan. 18 with “The Shifting Narrative.” Five young, […]
Historic Impeachment Vote
After almost three-and-a-half hours of momentous debate on Jan. 13, 2021, at 3:22 p.m., the U.S. House of Representatives reached the threshold of 217 votes needed to make Donald J. […]
Ring in the New Year with ‘Am I The Only One Here?’ and ‘A New World’
Evanston performing arts organizations have joined forces to provide virtual performances that create spaces for joy and healing amid challenging times. The Teen Devised Theatre project, a partnership between Fleetwood-Jourdain […]
Kwanzaa Display Unveiling at Fountain Square Shines a Light on Unity
The unveiling of the outdoor Kwanzaa kinara display in Evanston’s Fountain Square took place at 11 a.m. on Dec. 26. The debut of the commissioned work, created by Evanston-based artist […]
Kwanzaa Display Unveiling in Fountain Square Ushers in Week-Long Virtual Celebration
The community sharing of seasonal celebrations continues with a series of virtual events to celebrate Kwanzaa. Dec. 26 marks the first day of the annual African-American and Pan-African holiday, which […]
Santa Stops Spread Holiday Joy
Santa made his rounds on Dec. 18, traveling by fire truck and arriving right on time at 18 designated Santa Stops throughout all of Evanston’s nine wards. Flashing lights, sirens, […]