Activist Jason Reynolds Discusses Bestselling Works Sept. 29
Award-winning novelist Jason Reynolds will discuss his bestselling novel “Long Way Down” and his critically acclaimed nonfiction book “Stamped: Racism, Antiracism and You” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29. The virtual event is presented by the Glenbard Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families in partnership with College of DuPage.
Read Full StoryCollege of DuPage, Area Community Colleges Team Up to Support Civil Discourse and Activism
College of DuPage, in partnership with other area community colleges, will present “iYa es el Tiempo! Students Coming Together to Create Change,” virtually via Zoom at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25.
Read Full StoryPrairie Light Review Now Accepting Submissions for Fall Edition
The deadline for submissions is Thursday, Oct. 1. Submissions may include original fiction, nonfiction, essays, and drama of 1,600 words or less; poetry of 62 lines or less; graphic essays of 12 panels or less; black and white and color photography; and 2D and 3D artwork of any medium.
Read Full StoryInnovation DuPage Launches Construction Industry Owner-to-CEO Program
In partnership with the Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA), Innovation DuPage (ID) launched the Construction Industry Owner-to-CEO Business Accelerator, a program designed to support Hispanic, Black, female and veteran-owned businesses.
Read Full StoryCOD Alumnus Lamorne Morris Stars in New Hulu Comedy Series Addressing Racial Inequality
College of DuPage Theater alumnus and actor Lamorne Morris is starring as the protagonist of “Woke,” a new semi-animated comedy series on Hulu that sheds light on a variety of racial inequalities, ranging from police brutality to colorism in the entertainment industry.
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