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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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SUMMARY:Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King
DESCRIPTION:Register here:\nhttps://an-evening-honoring-mlk.eventbrite.com\n\n\n\nJoin us on Friday\, January 16\, 2026\, from 6–8 p.m. (doors open at 5:30pm) at McHenry County College’s Luecht Auditorium for a powerful program featuring a compelling documentary on Dr. King’s legacy\, followed by an engaging conversation on how his message of justice and unity resonates today.\n\n\n\nHosted by McHenry County NOW and led by Pastor Dr. Norval Brown\, this is an opportunity to reflect\, connect\, and be inspired together.
URL:https://mchenryconow.org/event/honoring-dr-martin-luther-king/
LOCATION:McHenry County College\, 8900 Northwest Hwy\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Observance,Racial Justice,Social Justice
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SUMMARY:John Lewis Day of Remembrance and Action - Good Trouble Lives on
DESCRIPTION:More info to come! \nhttps://goodtroubleliveson.org/
URL:https://mchenryconow.org/event/john-lewis-day-of-remembrance-and-action/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Racial Justice,Rally,Vigil,Voter Awareness
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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/
LOCATION:IL
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: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/
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CATEGORIES:Core Issue,Educational,Racial Justice,Social Justice
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SUMMARY:An evening honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr
DESCRIPTION:*MARK YOUR CALENDAR*\nJoin us for a special evening honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.\nFriday\, January 17\,2025\nMcHenry County College\, Luecht Auditorium\nDoors open at 5:30pm \nPastor Dr. Norval Brown\,\nMaster of Ceremonies\nAt 6 p.m.\, we’ll begin our program followed by a documentary screening that highlights Dr. King’s incredible impact on civil rights and social justice.\nAfter the film\, we’ll have an inspiring discussion and dive deeper into Dr. King’s message and how it resonates in today’s world. \nREGISTER HERE: An Evening Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King
URL:https://mchenryconow.org/event/an-evening-honoring-dr-martin-luther-king-jr/
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CATEGORIES:Core Issue,Election,Racial Justice,Social Justice,Social Partnerships
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SUMMARY:Creating Change by Celebrating Diverse Voices
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Creating Change By Celebrating Diverse Voices\, as we continue our ongoing series of thought-provoking documentaries followed by amazing conversations.\nThis series of events is aimed at coming together to honor and amplify the unique voices that make McHenry County vibrant. \nHosted by McHenry County NOW as a celebration of diversity\, inclusion\, and the power of unity.\nLet’s create change by embracing the richness of our differences! \nRegistration Required\nScan QR code or follow link to register:
URL:https://mchenryconow.org/event/creating-change-by-celebrating-diverse-voices/
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CATEGORIES:Core Issue,Educational,Racial Justice,Social Justice
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SUMMARY:CELEBRATING THE LEGACY OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an evening of remembrance\, reflection\, and action as we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  It’s all happening at 5:30 pm on the evening of Wednesday\, January 10th\, 2024\, in the Luecht Auditorium of McHenry County College.  Park on the south side\, there’s a door marked for the auditorium. \nIt’s free — please RSVP here ! \nPastor Dr. Norval Brown\, Master of Ceremonies \nDoors open at 5:30 pm and documentary screening begins at 6:00 pm followed by an inspiring discussion. \nPresented by McHenry County Juneteenth and McHenry County College.
URL:https://mchenryconow.org/event/celebrating-the-legacy-of-dr-martin-luther-king-jr/
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