Like many Evanstonians this week, I was alarmed at the reports of sexual harassment and assault that were reported by female lifeguards, many of whom are or were minors at the time, […]
Category: Letters
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Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor: YWCA Evanston/North Shore is committed to eliminating racism and empowering women, and we support District 65 administrators and school board’s anti-racism and anti-oppression work. A few years ago, we supported the district’s leadership as they embarked […]
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Paul Goren: District 65’s Commitment to Equity – Onward and Upward!
I would bet that most, if not all, white families who live in Evanston will say “we moved to Evanston for the diversity.” These families also argue that they embrace […]
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Reverend Dr. Michael Nabors: Letter to Residents and Citizens of Evanston
As we celebrated this past July 4th weekend and reflected on the themes of independence, freedom and liberty that have been part of the language of America since 1776, it […]
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Reader: Why Can’t City Stop Illegal Fireworks?
Last night, July 4, was a horror. Can’t we do something about the gunshot-, bomb-like firecrackers that went on interminably, and that I have no doubt will continue tonight and […]
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Reader: History and Destiny
Our “Land of the Free and Home of the Brave” was built upon the lands and bodies of vanquished Native Americans, the backs of enslaved African Americans, and the labors […]
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Reader: ‘Wildly Successful’ Food Drive for Veterans
On the Friday before Thanksgiving, the VFW and American Legion joint food drive for vets came to a wildly successful conclusion. We want to thank the Evanston community for their […]
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City’s Reparations Subcommittee Members Give Preliminary Views on Form of Reparations
On Jan. 10, the Evanston Reparation Sub-Committee held its first meeting at the Aldermanic Library of the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center. At this point there are only two members: […]
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City Reparations Plan Moves Forward
Evanston City Council members are moving forward with a commission’s recommendation on reparations, including property tax relief and housing assistance for the City’s black residents, to address the wealth and […]