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SUMMARY:Black History Reflection
DESCRIPTION:Join us Thursday\, February 20\, 2025 at 6:00 pm at the Cary Area Public Library for an evening reflecting on Black history. We will honor the contributions of Black individuals throughout history. \nAs a community we’ll be viewing a documentary together\, then engaging in meaningful follow up discussions afterward. \nLets come together to reflect on the past and look toward a brighter future. \nAttendees will also have the opportunity to support local Black owned businesses. \nHosted by: McHenry County NOW
URL:https://mchenryconow.org/event/black-history-reflection/
CATEGORIES:Core Issue,Educational,Racial Justice,Social Justice
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SUMMARY:Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month Workshop presented by Turning Point Domestic Violence Services
DESCRIPTION:Please join us! A presentation and workshop for starting the conversation about Teen Dating Violence and Healthy Relationships with the teens in your life. \nhttps://turnpt.org/teenworkshop/ \nTeens and adults welcome!
URL:https://mchenryconow.org/event/teen-dating-violence-awareness-month-workshop-presented-by-turning-point-domestic-violence-services/
CATEGORIES:Core Issue,Educational,Ending Violence Against Women,Social Partnerships
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SUMMARY:United We Resist - International Women's Day!
DESCRIPTION:📢 UNITED WE RESIST!\nOn International Women’s Day Saturday March 8th from 11am-1pm\, it seems fitting that we’re taking to the streets with our friends & neighbors who care about the constant attacks on the Rights of Women\, People of Color\, the LGBTQIA+ community\, Veterans\, those with Disabilities\, Low income families\, Seniors\, Farmers & our Migrant/Refugee families in this country. \nNOW is the time we stand up in the name of HUMANITY and refuse to accept our rights & freedoms in this country being stripped away every day.\nNOW is the time to hold our elected officials who support fascism accountable\, and to expect our elected officials who support democracy to show up and fight for it alongside us! \nWhen we look back at this timeline in history\, let’s look back confident that WE RESISTED\, WE REFUSED TO BE SILENT\, and WE REFUSED TO LOOK THE OTHER WAY while our Democracy was being destroyed before our very eyes! \nTOGETHER\, neighbor beside neighbor\, we will fight fascism! \nSign up here: https://action.womensmarch.com \nExchange Dr & Route 14 Crystal Lake\, IL\n5260 NORTHWEST HWY\nCrystal Lake\, IL\, 60014\nUnited States\nPARK IN OUTER PERIMETER OF THE LOT SPACES ONLY – BUSINESSES NEED TO HAVE AMPLE OPEN PARKING FOR THEIR CUSTOMERS ASSEMBLE IN THE GRASS AREA IN FRONT OF THE FAMOUS FOOTWEAR
URL:https://mchenryconow.org/event/united-we-resist-international-womens-day/
CATEGORIES:Core Issue,Educational,Ending Violence Against Women,LGBTQIA+ Rights,March,Racial Justice,Rally,Reproductive Rights,Social Justice,Social Partnerships,Voter Awareness
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SUMMARY:MAJOR! Documentary Screening
DESCRIPTION:Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation is honored to host a screening of MAJOR! which explores the life and campaigns of Miss Major Griffin-Gracy\, a formerly incarcerated Black transgender elder and activist who has been fighting for the rights of trans women of color for over 40 years. MAJOR! will be shown on Saturday\, March 29 at 7 pm at the church\, 5603 W. Bull Valley Road in McHenry. \nThe film is co-sponsored by Tree of Life\, McHenry County NOW\, and McHenry County Citizens for Choice. Admission is free and open to the public. Freewill donations will be held to support the work of the Transformative Justice Law Project which provides free legal services for trans and gender non-conforming people. \nMiss Major Griffin-Gracy is a veteran of the Stonewall Rebellion and a survivor of Attica State Prison\, a former sex worker\, an elder\, and a community leader and human rights activist. She is simply “Mama” to many in her community. Her personal story and activism for transgender civil rights intersects struggles for justice and equality of lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, and queer people (LGBTQ+) from the 1960s to today. At the center of her activism is her fierce advocacy for her girls\, trans women of color who have survived police brutality and incarceration in men’s jails and prisons. \nMAJOR! was an official selection at over 60 film festivals around the world and garnered 20 awards for best documentary. Miss Major’s story offers a roadmap for social justice movements lead by and for transgender women of color\, and a unique opportunity to learn from living elders.\nLight refreshments will be provided and an open discussion will follow the movie. \n“MAJOR! is both a challenging and inspirational film\, ” states Chaplain Dave Becker\, pastor at Tree of Life\, “and it is particularly relevant at this moment in time when so many of the rights that Miss Major fought so hard for are being rolled back. Hosting this film is part of our faith’s larger commitment to honoring the inherent worthiness and dignity of all people which includes our trans and gender non-conforming siblings.” \nThis program was organized by the Tree of Life’s Welcoming Congregation Team\, members of the congregation who help lead the church community’s commitment to welcome\, inclusion\, and belonging of the LGBTQ+ community with the congregation. Tree of Life has been engaged in the national Unitarian Universalist Association’s Welcoming Congregation Project since 2004.
URL:https://mchenryconow.org/event/major-documentary-screening/
CATEGORIES:Core Issue,Educational,Social Justice,Social Partnerships
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SUMMARY:Will County NOW Presents Financial Literacy for Women
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Financial Literacy for Women! \nDate: Tue Apr 29 2025 \nTime: 7:00 PM CDT Online Event \nDescription: Are you ready to take control of your finances? Will County NOW is excited to present a virtual event focused on financial literacy specifically for women. Learn valuable tips and tricks to help you manage your money\, plan for the future\, and achieve your financial goals. Don’t miss out on this empowering opportunity to gain financial independence! \nLocation: Online (Zoom link will be mailed to registrants the day before the event) \nTopics include: \nFinancial literacy basics (saving\, budgeting\, debt management\, goal setting)\nCommon mistakes women make with their finances and how to avoid them\nHow to protect your personal finances when you are in a difficult situation\nA brief Q&A session will follow the presentation \nOur Speaker\nDansen Mayhay is a dedicated Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual\, bringing a wealth of experience and a unique perspective to her role. With a distinguished career in the nonprofit sector\, Dansen has worked on multiple levels\, from case management to overseeing the training program at the Midwest’s largest LGBTQ community organization. Her expertise in DEI (Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion) training has impacted Fortune 500 companies\, grassroots organizations\, higher education institutions\, and government entities. \nAbout Us\nWill County NOW is the Will County\, IL chapter of the National Organization for Women. \nAs the grassroots arm of the women’s movement\, the National Organization for Women is dedicated to its multi-issue and multi-strategy approach to women’s rights\, and is the largest organization of feminist grassroots activists in the United States. NOW has hundreds of chapters and hundreds of thousands of members and activists in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. \nhttps://willcountynow.org
URL:https://mchenryconow.org/event/will-county-now-presents-financial-literacy-for-women/
CATEGORIES:Core Issue,Educational,Financial Equity
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SUMMARY:The SAVE Act: What it Means for Women in Illinois
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for what will be an essential primer on how this legislation will hurt millions of voters in the United States! \nREGISTER NOW: bit.ly/3SH8lJy
URL:https://mchenryconow.org/event/the-save-act-what-it-means-for-women-in-illinois/
CATEGORIES:Core Issue,Educational,Social Justice,Voter Awareness
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Black History
DESCRIPTION:2nd Annual Celebration of Black History\n\n\n\nReflect – Learn – Connect – Celebrate Black History \nJoin McHenry County NOW for our 2nd Annual Black History Celebration Event on Thursday\, February 20\, 2025 at 6:00 PM at the Cary Area Public Library. \nThe evening will feature a compelling documentary followed by an engaging group discussion exploring Black history. This is a chance to learn together\, share perspectives\, and strengthen our community through conversation. \nYou’ll also have the opportunity to support local Black-owned businesses throughout the event. \nCome be part of an evening that honors the past and inspires the future. \nEvent hosted by: McHenry County NOW \nRegister to Attend – Here
URL:https://mchenryconow.org/event/celebrate-black-history/
LOCATION:Cary Area Library\, 1606 Three Oaks Road\, Cary\, IL\, 60013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Racial Justice,Social Justice
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