• An evening honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr

    *MARK YOUR CALENDAR* Join us for a special evening honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Friday, January 17,2025 McHenry County College, Luecht Auditorium Doors open at 5:30pm Pastor Dr. Norval Brown, Master of Ceremonies At 6 p.m., we’ll begin our program followed by a documentary screening that highlights Dr. King’s incredible impact on civil rights […]

  • Black History Reflection

    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. As a community we'll be viewing a documentary together, then engaging in meaningful follow up discussions afterward. Lets come together to reflect on […]

  • United We Resist – International Women’s Day!

    📢 UNITED WE RESIST! On 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 […]

  • MAJOR! Documentary Screening

    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 […]

  • United We Resist

    📢 UNITED WE RESIST Next stop on our roadside rally tour: Algonquin, IL We're mobilizing once again to stop the assault on our country and Constitution! We'll be joining rallies/protests across the country happening on the same day. We’re taking to the streets with our friends & neighbors who care about the constant attacks on […]

  • Woodstock PRIDE

    Join us for the 7th anniversary of the Woodstock PrideFest! We will have a weekend full of activities, with the main event happening on Sunday, June 15th, starting with an extended parade at 11am and a festival from 12-5pm with food, entertainment, vendors and more! We’ve come a long way from the very first Kids […]

  • Period Action Day 2025

    A GLOBAL DAY OF ACTION TO END PERIOD POVERTY AND STIGMA THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND SERVICE. https://period.org/ https://www.periodactionday.com/  

  • Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King

    McHenry County College 8900 Northwest Hwy, Crystal Lake, IL, United States

    Register here: https://an-evening-honoring-mlk.eventbrite.com Join 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. Hosted by McHenry County NOW […]

  • Celebrate Black History

    Cary Area Library 1606 Three Oaks Road, Cary, IL, United States

    2nd Annual Celebration of Black History Reflect - Learn - Connect - Celebrate Black History Join 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. The evening will feature a compelling documentary followed by an engaging group discussion exploring Black history. This is a […]

  • Celebrate Women’s History Month

    Celebrate Women’s History Month with us by honoring the power, resilience, and leadership of extraordinary women. 🌸✨ Join us for a special screening of Becoming, the inspiring documentary that follows Michelle Obama on her journey after leaving the White House, reflecting on her time as First Lady and the impact of her voice around the […]