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September 30 in history: Big steps for women’s voting rights, indigenous schoolkids at boarding schools, farm workers union, more
Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta team up for farmworkers. Wyoming takes a stand for women’s rights. California takes a stand for Black reparations. These are just some of the progressive historical happenings on September 30.
September 29 in History: National Urban League forms, voting advocate Willie Velasquez honored, California bans conversion therapy, more
The National Urban League forms, Black women speak up through the Sojourners for Truth and Justice, Willie Velasquez is honored for voting rights, and more.
Coming Up in Illinois
Church of Peace Food Pantry • Rock Island Dec 20, 9:00 am. Head to the back of the church and to the alley, where you can donate, or pick up groceries.
- Community Meal • Rock Island IL Dec 20, 12:00 pm.
Enjoy a family-style, round-table meal in the downstairs hall of Two Rivers United Methodist Church. Grocery giveaways available, too. Volunteer preparers, clean-up crew, hosts and servers welcome; call 309-788-9384.
- Church of Peace Food Pantry • Rock Island Dec 27, 9:00 am.
Head to the back of the church and to the alley, where you can donate, or pick up groceries.
- Community Meal • Rock Island IL Dec 27, 12:00 pm.
Enjoy a family-style, round-table meal in the downstairs hall of Two Rivers United Methodist Church. Grocery giveaways available, too. Volunteer preparers, clean-up crew, hosts and servers welcome; call 309-788-9384.
Coming Up in Iowa
- Gaymers Gathering • Iowa City Dec 20, 2:00 pm.
This gathering hosted by the queer-owned business Diversions features 40+ games, coffee, and a safe, fun atmosphere. All ages welcome.
- First Friday Flick • Waterloo IA Jan 2, 10:00 am.
Take in the Waterloo Public Library's monthly free movie, including free popcorn and soda.
- First Friday Flick • Waterloo IA Feb 6, 10:00 am.
Take in the Waterloo Public Library's monthly free movie, including free popcorn and soda.
More of The Latest
Art helps preserve history: “Predictor” and the inventor of the at-home pregnancy test
“Predictor” just wrapped at Urbana’s Station Theatre and will have its off-Broadway premiere in December. Caleb Sneeden writes in his review how the play by Jennifer Blackmer uses humor and frustration to preserve the story of Meg Crane, inventor of the at-home pregnancy test.
September 27 in History: Gwendolyn Brooks makes Pulitzer Prize history, new HIV awareness day, “Silent Spring” is released, more
Gwendolyn Brooks becomes the first African-American to win a Pulitzer, while Rachel Carson releases “Silent Spring” about pesticide use, in the September 27 edition of This Day in History.
