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Highlights the experiences of fifty courageous Upstanders from around the world to educate students and others about human rights, and urge them to take action. The exhibition is based on the book of the same name by Kerry Kennedy, President of the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights, and Pulitzer prize winning... Exhibit developed by the American Anthropological Association in collaboration with the Science Museum of Minnesota, it is the first national exhibition to tell the stories of race from the biological, cultural, and historical points of view. Combining these perspectives offers an unprecedented look at race and racism in the United States.
$16
A temporary exhibit at the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, featuring photos of Syrian refugee children in Europe and the Middle East by award winning photographer, Magnus Wennman.
$15
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The annual Gathering of the National Conference for Catechetical Leadership and the National Association for Lay Ministry. Plan to participate in THE professional development conference for catechetical leaders. Join members of NCCL, the Federation for Catechesis with Hispanics and NALM for a collaborative conference experience! The National Conference for Catechetical Leadership brings together experts in evangelization...
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During the Islamic month of Ramadan, Muslims fast daily from dawn until sunset. We break their fast by eating a light meal, usually dates and water, called iftar. Timing for Iftar Magrib is 8:18 p.m. In addition to iftar, their will be a speaker -- Father Corey Brost, C.S.V., co-founder of the Children of Abraham... |
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A presentation by Judith Kelly about her book Just Call Me Jerzy, which is about Father Jerzy Popiełuszko (YEH-zheh Poh-pyeh-WOOSH-koh), a Polish national hero. The book recounts his courageous, nonviolent witness as chaplain to the Solidarity Movement, and gives a detailed chronology of his travels to the United States and Canada in the 1970's &...
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Internationally recognized expert Ward Wilson, a member of the Federation of American Scientists, will present groundbreaking new arguments about the utility of nuclear weapons. These realist arguments make it possible to imagine eliminating nuclear weapons completely. Wilson is widely acknowledged as the leading proponent of realist arguments against nuclear weapons. |
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Pope Francis calls “each person on this living planet” to care for our common home, but because everyone’s home is different, creating effective campaigns around this initiative can be challenging. Join the Office of Human Dignity and Solidarity on Wednesday, June 6 as we welcome Assistant Professor of Journalism Jill Hopke of DePaul University. Dr.... |
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Why is the faith community concerned about drone warfare? Are civilians protected in drone warfare? What is the effect of drone warfare on drone operators? What does it mean to say, "Kill one terrorist and create 10 more terrorists?" Presenters include: Colonel Lawrence B. Wilkerson (U.S. Army retired) Former Chief of Staff to General Colin...
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Strides for Peace is an organization that supports organizations like the Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence (ICHV) that are on the front line of the effort to reduce gun violence. The Race is an opportunity for folks to support the great work going on in Chicago by participating in a 2-mile walk, a 5-K or...
$40
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Presented by the Negaunee Music Institute at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in partnership with the Faith Community of Saint Sabina. Join CSO Judson and Joyce Green Creative Consultant, Yo-Yo-Ma, musicians from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, Chicago Children's Choir and the Saint Sabina band for a concert of music that...
$25
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Interfaith Community for Detained Immigrants announces the 2018 Immigrant Solidarity Lunch with keynote speaker Sr. Simone Campbell from NETWORK. Light lunch will be provided. All proceeds will support ICDI programs for detained immigrants. ICDI is a registered non-profit.
$100
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Sister Simone will give a presentation as part of CTU’s 2018 Summer Institute. If you have any questions, please send an email to info@networklobby.org
$20
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Annual End of School Year Rally & Peace March Emma Gonzalez along with students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School of Parkland Florida will attend the rally & march. Special guest: Chance the Rapper The first 1,000 people will receive a free t-shirt at 6:00pm. |
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On Father's Day each June, the Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate brings together thousands of people from all over Chicagoland to run and walk in unity against racial hatred and violence. Whether you're a casual walker or a competitive runner, we have a place for you! Now entering it's 19th year, the Race features... |
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Part 1 takes place outdoors at the Peace Pole at the west side of the building. Part 2 takes place in the chapel of Sacred Heart Convent. For more information contact: Sr. Juliana Miska SCC or Sr. Mary Ann Warwick SCC at 847-920-9341 or srjuliana@sccwilmette.org srmaryann@sccwilmette.org |
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March will go about a mile, beginning at the CTA Red Line Morse station to Touhy Park.
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Chicago Catholic editor, Joyce Duriga will discuss her book, Helen Prejean: Death Row's Nun, which explores Sr. Prejean's journey of faith from an upper middle class upbringing to forceful advocate of Catholic Social Teaching regarding capital punishment.
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Featuring speaker Lee Van Ham, author of Jubilee Circles and co-director of Jubilee Economics, a U.S.-Mexico nonprofit focused on OneEarth living.
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