PARTICIPATE: Virtual Black History Month Storytime CLICK HERE TO VIEW The Niles-Maine District Library presents storytime. On Monday, February 7th from 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm join kids of all ages for storytime to celebrate Black History Month. Please register to receive the Zoom link. Zoom links are usually emailed about 30 minutes before the…
PARTICIPATE: Duke’s Blues-N-BBQ CLICK HERE TO VIEW Duke's Blues-n-BBQ is southern barbecue at its finest, right at home in the midwest. We promise you'll leave with a full belly and a happy heart, just like momma's kitchen. Located at 112 Railroad Street, East Dundee. Monday – Friday: Closed Saturday & Sunday: 12 pm-5:30 pm *hours…
PARTICIPATE: Moni's Soulfood Fiesta CLICK HERE TO VIEW "Being self-taught while merging all the flavors of her soulful black ancestry while merging some items with a Latin twist is second to none. Monique is a pioneer in the culinary business far from a stranger. Her creative takes on her menu are not only a reflection…
PARTICIPATE: Visit Semicolon Bookstore CLICK HERE TO VIEW Semicolon is a black women-owned bookstore and gallery space. They are committed to nurturing the connection between literature, art, and the pursuit of knowledge; while also using the power of words to better our community. Located at 1714 W Division St. Chicago, IL. Open Tues-Sat Noon-6pm
PARTICIPATE: 12 Female-Empowering Instagram Accounts To Follow For Daily Inspiration CLICK HERE TO VIEW Social media can breed all sorts of negativity, but it has also given us a platform to connect and spread positive messages of self-love and self-worth. Here, we pick our favorite Instagram accounts whose posts never fail to give us a…
PARTICIPATE: Elgin Celebrates International Women's Day! CLICK HERE TO VIEW Celebrate International Women's Day and Women's History Month with guest speakers and dramatic vignettes illustrating the accomplishments of women in Elgin and around the world. 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm at Main Library- Meadows Community Rooms ABC.
PARTICIPATE: Virtual Women’s History Bingo! (online) CLICK HERE TO VIEW Celebrate International Women’s Day with us! Play bingo and meet women who changed the world. Is there a woman in your life who inspires you? Open to ages 7-12, accompanied by a caregiver. This is an online program- please register in advance. This event will…
PARTICIPATE: Shop the Unexpected Gifts Amazon Store CLICK HERE TO VIEW “Unexpected Gifts” curates unique gift baskets featuring women-and Black and Indigenous People of Color-owned small business products.
PARTICIPATE: Virtual Comics Chat CLICK HERE TO VIEW This event is only online. Join us as three librarians talk about some of our personal favorite comics that we hope you'll check out! This month, we will be discussing comics for Women's History Month. Advanced registration is required. The link to the virtual event will be…
PARTICIPATE: Take the ‘Which Shero Are You?’ Quiz CLICK HERE TO VIEW Take our quiz to find out which inspiring Shero you are!
PARTICIPATE: National Day of Silence in USA CLICK HERE TO VIEW National Day of Silence is observed in April each year as a movement against the harassment and bullying of individuals identifying with the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ+) community. As the name suggests, students protesting for this movement typically take a day-long vow…
PARTICIPATE: Coming Out: Information for Parents of LGBTQ Teens CLICK HERE TO VIEW "Coming out" is a lifelong journey of understanding, acknowledging and sharing one's gender identity and/or sexual orientation with others. It may be quick and easy for some, or longer and more difficult for others.
PARTICIPATE: Follow Ashlee Marie Preston on Instagram CLICK HERE TO VIEW As the first trans woman to become editor in chief of a national publication and the first openly trans person to run for state office in California, Ashlee Marie Preston has become a powerful voice for the LGBTQIA+ community on intersectionality, representation, and humanization.…
PARTICIPATE: Intersectionality and LGBTQ+ Workshop 3: What Do We Learn From Intersectionality? CLICK HERE TO VIEW Conference Center: Room - A013 Tuesday, April 12, 2022, 10 - 11:30am This is the third and final workshop in a series of three, discussing the importance of intersectionality in the LGBTQ+ community. The third workshop will focus on…
PARTICIPATE: Follow Billy Porter on Instagram CLICK HERE TO VIEW He is renowned for his showstopping red-carpet outfits but Billy Porter’s influence reaches much further than his fashion style. The…
PARTICIPATE: Native American Pow Wow CLICK HERE TO VIEW All Welcome for the 26th Annual Harvest Pow Wow. This is a family friendly event that includes arts, crafts & food,…
PARTICIPATE: Saying Yes to Your Story: A Conversation with Kwame Alexander CLICK HERE TO VIEW Join us for an evening of inspiration and conversation with best-selling and award-winning children’s and…
PARTICIPATE: An American Culinary Journey: From Southern Roots to Fusion Flavors CLICK HERE TO VIEW During Black History Month, we celebrate the many ways Black culture has shaped American culture…
PARTICIPATE: Black History Month Tours CLICK HERE TO VIEW From Provident hospital (arguably the first place to successfully perform an open-heart surgery), to Pilgram Baptist (birthplace of Gospel music) Chicago…
PARTICIPATE: Freedom Quilts (3-5) CLICK HERE TO VIEW The project starts by reading The Patchwork Path: A Quilt Map to Freedom by Bettye Stroud, a powerful story of a girl…
PARTICIPATE: When Citizenship Depended on Race: A Reenactment and Discussion CLICK HERE TO VIEW Co-Hosted by the U.S. District. Court for the Northern District of Illinois and its Diversity, Equity…
PARTICIPATE: May Anti-Racism Discussion CLICK HERE TO VIEW This month, we will celebrate Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month through a discussion of the videos and articles below: On Asian America: A…
PARTICIPATE: Juneteenth Family Festival 2023 CLICK HERE TO VIEW The Beverly/Morgan Park Juneteenth Family Festival aims to honor our ancestors, celebrate African and African-American cultural heritage. Location: Columbus Park 500 South…
PARTICIPATE: How to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Chicago CLICK HERE TO VIEW Hispanic Heritage Month is officially here! Every year from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, this month celebrates…
PARTICIPATE: Familia Kitchen Recipe - Alicia’s Flan Mixto: Argentinian Flan with Dulce de Leche & Whipped Cream CLICK HERE TO VIEW Follow a recipe to create an authentic Argentinian flan.…
PARTICIPATE: How to Dance Merengue for Beginners via Passion4dancing on YouTube CLICK HERE TO VIEW How to video guide beginner level Merengue basic steps.
PARTICIPATE: Brazilian Zouk for Beginners via The Dancer’s Book on YouTube CLICK HERE TO VIEW How to video guide beginner-level Brazilian Zouk basic steps.
PARTICIPATE: Bachata Beginner Basic Steps Tutorial via Bachata Dance Academy on YouTube CLICK HERE TO VIEW How to video guide beginner-level Bachata basic steps.
PARTICIPATE: Cooking Demonstration: Stuffed Plantains (Canoas de plátano maduro) CLICK HERE TO VIEW Chicago Public Library hosts chef Roberto Perez, co-founder of Urban Pilón. He will share a cooking demonstration…
EXPERIENCE: Tamales Cooking Lesson with Mrs. Alvarez (recipe) CLICK HERE TO VIEW This event does not require registration. Are you ready to travel the world from the comfort of your…
PARTICIPATE: Mexican Independence Day Celebration CLICK HERE TO VIEW Diversity is celebrated in Woodstock and one of the highlights of the year is our annual Hispanic Connections Mexican Independence Day…
PARTICIPATE: PARTICIPATE: Dance Lesson for Kids - How to Dance Salsa (K-5) CLICK HERE TO VIEW Hosted by the Miami Children's Museum, Diana from our Theatre Troupe is here to…
PARTICIPATE: Learn to cook Seco de Carne with Dr. Rocio del Castillo (Recipe) CLICK HERE TO VIEW Watch as Dr. Rocio del Castillo makes homemade Seco de Carne. Follow the…
PARTICIPATE: Tamales Cooking Lesson with Mrs. Alvarez (recipe) CLICK HERE TO VIEW Watch a video of teacher Barbara Alvarez’s mom, Mrs. Alvarez, make homemade tamales. Follow the recipe to create…
Participate: Elgin Community College: Latinx Heritage Month Human Rights In the Latinx Community and Beyond CLICK HERE TO VIEW Come learn about the Illinois Human Rights Commission and the protections…
PARTICIPATE: Hispanic Heritage Month Unity Event CLICK HERE TO VIEW This event is an open event to our community to show unity and values. Our presenter for the event is…
PARTICIPATE: Voices for Justice: Author Julissa Arce CLICK HERE TO VIEW Chicago Public Library is pleased to welcome Julissa Arce author of You Sound Like A White Girl: The Case for Rejecting Assimilation…
PARTICIPATE: Argentine Tango Basic Steps via Miriam Leaonardo Tango on YouTube CLICK HERE TO VIEW How to video guide beginner level Argentine Tango basic steps.
Participate: Register as a volunteer for Special Olympics CLICK HERE TO VIEW Special Olympics participation encompasses 18 official sports, fundraising events, event committees, coaching opportunities, Young Athletes sports play programs…
PARTICIPATE: Chuck E. Cheese Sensory Sensitive Sunday CLICK HERE TO VIEW The Halloween season is a special time of year for ALL kids and Chuck E. Cheese is proud to…
EXPERIENCE: Everyone at Play at Kohl Children’s Museum CLICK HERE TO VIEW Early Childhood Connections has over a decade of demonstrated success, serving over 2,500 children annually, with studies showing…
PARTICIPATE: Take the Pledge to be Stigma-Free CLICK HERE TO VIEW “The StigmaFree campaign is NAMI’s effort to end stigma and create hope for those affected by mental illness. Through…
PARTICIPATE: Join the Human Voicebank CLICK HERE TO VIEW Share your voice so others may have the experiences of a unique voice. Their Virtual Studio makes it easy for English…
PARTICIPATE: Be a Local Champion - Learn how to advocate for people with mental illness CLICK HERE TO VIEW Learn about three ways that you can become a local champion…
Participate: Follow IG Account: World's First Supermodel with Down Syndrome CLICK HERE TO VIEW Follow Madeline Stuart on InstaGram. She’s the world's 1st Supermodel with Down Syndrome Account featured on…
PARTICIPATE: Register as a Volunteer for Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association (NISRA) CLICK HERE TO VIEW AND CLICK HERE TO VIEW The Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association has openings for…
Participate: All Community Events World’s Largest Corn Maze 5K CLICK HERE TO VIEW Come out and help All Community Events and Special Olympics Illinois put on a 5k in the…
PARTICIPATE: Volunteer to be a TopSoccer Buddy! CLICK HERE TO VIEW TOPSoccer is a community-based soccer program for children with special needs. It is designed to provide a learning experience…
Participate: Volunteer as a user on the “Be My Eyes” app CLICK HERE TO VIEW Download the “Be My Eyes” app. The app connects blind and low-vision people with sighted…
PARTICIPATE: D158 Community Event Shine Bright: Celebrating Individuals with Disabilities and Inclusivity CLICK HERE TO VIEW Performance by Kingpins adapted drumline, a demonstration by Ha's Taekwondo, Special Olympic Ambassador speaker,…
Participate: Follow The Neurodivergent Nurse on Instagram CLICK HERE TO VIEW The Neurodivergent Nurse sheds light on all different components of ADHD, and what it can feel like living with…
Experience/Participate: Spooky Buddies CLICK HERE TO VIEW Spooky Buddies is an event sponsored by HHS’s Buddies Club and NHS. Join us from 5pm-8pm for pumpkin decorating, trunk or treat, spooky…
Participate: Visit Hugs & Mugs at Gigi’s Playhouse & then sign up to volunteer CLICK HERE TO VIEW Visit Hugs & Mugs in Barrington where you can create gifts from…
PARTICIPATE: Youth in Action: Conversations about Our Future (6-8) CLICK HERE TO VIEW Hear from young Native activists and changemakers from across the Western Hemisphere working towards equity and social…
WATCH/ PARTICIPATE: Sand Creek Massacre Commemoration: Film Screening & Discussion CLICK HERE TO VIEW In the spirit of healing, the Native American and Indigenous Student Alliance (NAISA), Multicultural Students Affairs…
PARTICIPATE: Sand Creek Massacre Commemoration: Making Activity CLICK HERE TO VIEW This event is the second in a 3-part series commemorating the anniversary of the Sand Creek Massacre. In the…
EXPERIENCE: Art of Native America CLICK HERE TO VIEW Explore Art of Native America exhibit at the MET in New York City. This exhibit honors the diversity of Native life,…
PARTICIPATE: How to Powwow Dance FOR KIDS CLICK HERE TO VIEW Basic POWWOW dance steps and teachings on the meaning of POWWOW REGALIA. Powwow Dancing is a way Indigenous People…
PARTICIPATE: North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems (NāTIFS) CLICK HERE TO VIEW North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems (NāTIFS), founded by James Beard award winners The Sioux Chef, is dedicated…
PARTICIPATE: Create your own cornhusk dragonfly CLICK HERE TO VIEW Follow along with the National Museum for the American Indian to create your own cornhusk dragonfly. Corn has long been…
PARTICIPATE: Create your own sunflower bracelet CLICK HERE TO VIEW Follow along with the National Museum for the American Indian to create your own sunflower bracelet. Beadwork is a form…
PARTICIPATE: Black History Month STEAM Kits (K-6) CLICK HERE TO VIEW Dive deeper into the contributions of notable Black inventors, mathematicians and scientists with hands-on learning kits. Pick them up…
PARTICIPATE: The African American Museum at the England Manor Tour Note: Confirmation Required CLICK HERE TO VIEW The African American Museum at the England Manor is a historic home museum…
PARTICIPATE: Dove of Peace (K-2) CLICK HERE TO VIEW Doves are a universal symbol of peace and make for a great reminder of peace and unity during Black History Month.…
PARTICIPATE: League of Chicago Theatres Black History Month Panel CLICK HERE TO VIEW Join The League of Chicago Theatres at The Understudy on Thursday, February 8th from 7-9:30pm as our…
RAD COMMUNITY EVENT: Celebrating Black Americans and the Arts @ HHS 5:00-7:00 pm CLICK HERE TO VIEW Each month, Huntley High School recognizes and celebrates a different culture or identity…
PARTICIPATE: Duke’s Blues-N-BBQ CLICK HERE TO VIEW Duke's Blues-n-BBQ is southern barbecue at its finest, right at home in the Midwest. We promise you'll leave with a full belly and…
PARTICIPATE: Love All, Accept All (K-2 Craft) CLICK HERE TO VIEW Celebrate diversity with this inclusive banner!
PARTICIPATE: Visit Semicolon Bookstore CLICK HERE TO VIEW Semicolon is a black women-owned bookstore and gallery space. They are committed to nurturing the connection between literature, art, and the pursuit…
PARTICIPATE: Virtuous Con CLICK HERE TO VIEW Virtuous Con is an online science-fiction and comic culture convention celebrating independent Black artists and creators worldwide. Virtuous Con offers fans and creators…
PARTICIPATE: Jean-Michel Basquiat Inspired Self-Portraits (3-5) CLICK HERE TO VIEW Let the inspiration of Jean-Michel Basquiat’s graffiti street art inspire you to paint a self portrait in the same style.…
PARTICIPATE: 12 Female-Empowering Instagram Accounts To Follow For Daily Inspiration CLICK HERE TO VIEW Social media can breed all sorts of negativity, but it has also given us a platform…
PARTICIPATE: Herstory: Stories of Elgin Women CLICK HERE TO VIEW To celebrate Women's History Month and the Library's 150th anniversary, Linda Rock brings to life a variety of Elgin women,…
PARTICIPATE: Brave Girls Virtual Storytime: Just Like Me (Ages 5-8) CLICK HERE TO VIEW Calling all young readers and their grownups! Join author Vanessa Brantley-Newton as she reads her 2022…
PARTICIPATE: Teen Virtual Trivia Contest: Woman's History CLICK HERE TO VIEW This event is held online. It's Women"s History Month! How much do you know about famous women? Come join…
PARTICIPATE: Take the ‘Which Shero Are You?’ Quiz CLICK HERE TO VIEW Take our quiz to find out which inspiring Shero you are!
PARTICIPATE: Virtual Comics Chat CLICK HERE TO VIEW This event is online only. Join us as three librarians talk about some of our personal favorite comics and manga that we…
PARTICIPATE: Let's Celebrate: Women Empowerment CLICK HERE TO VIEW In honor of Women's History Month, we will discuss the importance of women empowerment. Women will share their stories for inspiration. Location:…
PARTICIPATE: We've Come a Long Way, Ladies! A Musical Celebration of the 19th Amendment CLICK HERE TO VIEW Mezzo soprano Audrey Johnson takes the audience on an interactive journey celebrating…
PARTICIPATE: International Women’s Day Panel at Northern Illinois University CLICK HERE TO VIEW The Division of International Affairs, the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center, and the Center for the Study…
PARTICIPATE: Teen Virtual Book Discussion: Women's History CLICK HERE TO VIEW This program is held online. Come and join staff of the Pelham Library and hear about books about Women's…
PARTICIPATE: Reclaim Her Name CLICK HERE TO VIEW Throughout history, female authors have published under male or neutral pen names to hide their true identities. To celebrate Women’s History Month,…
PARTICIPATE: The Smithsonian American Art Museum - Pride Family Zone Art Activities CLICK HERE TO VIEW Visit this page throughout the month for craft activities, coloring pages, video performances, and…
PARTICIPATE: Coming Out: Information for Parents of LGBTQ Teens CLICK HERE TO VIEW "Coming out" is a lifelong journey of understanding, acknowledging and sharing one's gender identity and/or sexual orientation…
PARTICIPATE: Follow Ashlee Marie Preston on Instagram CLICK HERE TO VIEW As the first trans woman to become editor in chief of a national publication and the first openly trans…
PARTICIPATE: National Day of Silence in USA CLICK HERE TO VIEW National Day of Silence is observed in April each year as a movement against the harassment and bullying of…
PARTICIPATE: Follow Billy Porter on Instagram CLICK HERE TO VIEW He is renowned for his showstopping red-carpet outfits but Billy Porter’s influence reaches much further than his fashion style. The…
PARTICIPATE: Chicago Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Kickoff & Business Expo CLICK HERE TO VIEW Come join us at the PNC Centre, 1 North Franklin Street, Chicago, IL, USA for…
PARTICIPATE: 11 India Sites to Explore from Home CLICK HERE TO VIEW Google Arts and Culture: India is a vibrant country full of stunning architectural treasures, unforgettable scenery and a…
PARTICIPATE: Follow recipes from The Korean Vegan CLICK HERE TO VIEW Molinaro is a Korean American woman, born in Chicago, Illinois. Her parents were both born in what is now…
PARTICIPATE: JASC: Japanese American Service Committee Online Exhibits CLICK HERE TO VIEW The JASC Legacy Center has a long history of producing physical and digital exhibits highlighting materials from the…
PARTICIPATE: Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month CLICK HERE TO VIEW The MWRD will host Mia Park, a multi-dimensional Korean American artist, for Asian American and Pacific Islander…
