Hollywood’s first blacklist was ended not by legal action, but by the collective courage of artists, workers, and citizens who refused to play by its rules and stood up in solidarity to defend the dignity of others.
Fearing a Second Blacklist?
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Temporary block on cuts to critical Homeland Security funding
Attorney General Kwame Raoul secured a temporary restraining order to block the Trump administration from reallocating federal homeland security funding away from states based on their compliance with the administration’s political agenda.
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Sensory Playground for Wadee Day honors boy who died in hate crime stabbing
A sensory playground was dedicated in honor of Wadee AlFayoumi, a six-year-old boy who was brutally murdered in a hate crime stabbing, on World Peace Day, with a plaque reminding people of the importance of inclusivity, understanding and community support.
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Plainfield School District seeks community input on new boundaries
The Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 is seeking community input to determine if there will be boundary changes for students, with the school board voting on possible changes on December 17th.
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Ben Crump pledges $50K to the Black press, challenges others to follow his lead
The Black Press of America held its Annual National Leadership Awards and Reception, honoring House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette Clarke, and Communications Workers of America President Claude Cummings Jr., with Attorney Ben Crump pledging $50,000 to the Black Press and urging others to support the Trusted Voice of the Black Community.
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Minority-owned businesses shut out as loan denials soar
Black-owned businesses faced the highest rejection rate for financing in 2024, with 39% denied loans, lines of credit, or merchant cash advances, while white-owned businesses only faced an 18% rejection rate.
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Illinois health department recommends COVID vaccines for all adults
The Illinois Department of Public Health has recommended that all adults and children get a COVID-19 vaccine this fall, despite federal guidelines limiting vaccine availability.
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63rd New York Film Festival opens with Julia Robert’s ‘After The Hunt’
After The Hunt is a psychological thriller set in the rarified world of academia, exploring themes of cancel culture, sexual abuse, and the dynamics of dominance and consent, with Julia Roberts and Andrew Garfield leading the cast.
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Our Environment
Despite claims from media influencers like Joe Rogan, scientific evidence shows that the Earth is warming at an unprecedented rate due to human activity, and that climate change is a serious issue that needs to be addressed.
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Will County Regional office of Education to host STEAM Fair
The Will County Regional Office of Education is hosting a STEAM Fair on November 5, 2025, to celebrate the power of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics in shaping the future and to inspire and equip future generations with the tools they need to thrive.
