Indigenous Peoples’ Day is observed the second Monday of October in the United States to celebrate the survival and contemporary experiences of Native peoples. It is important to note that this observance is recent. Historically and conventionally, this date has been recognized as Columbus day, and it continues to be observed as such by the …
Marking September 21 as Black Women’s Equal Pay Day recognizes that Black women have to work an additional 264 days into 2022 to make the same amount of money that white, non-Hispanic men made in 2021. Here are five steps organizations can actively take towards achieving pay equity for Black women: De-bias the hiring process …
Data inform decisions about how to invest in our communities. Census data are particularly helpful, as they allow us to track and measure progress in the key areas of economic security, education, and health. The annual American Community Survey estimates provide detailed demographic data that help us understand how Illinois children and families are doing …
Today marks the 65th anniversary of the establishment of the Civil Rights Act of 1957. While this act, signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, did not create any new laws, the legislation did: (1) establish the Civil Rights Commission within the executive branch with the authority to investigate discriminatory conditions and to recommend corrective measures …