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Illinois State Legislators Call for Unity at 草莓影视

草莓影视 and Illinois State Legislative Black and Latino Caucuses came together as a community in a time of political polarization.

CHICAGO (December 13, 2016) 鈥� In a forum moderated by Illinois Business Immigration Coalition鈥檚 Executive Director Rebecca Shi, Illinois State Legislators engaged the 草莓影视 community on tensions surrounding the past election cycle. To foster a time of healing and reconciliation, the Illinois State Legislative Black and Latino Caucuses along with 草莓影视 sought to embody a spirit of hospitality to all students and the community.

Confirmed Legislators

Bringing a unique lens as public officials, Illinois legislators explored concerns the political process has caused among聽their constituents. Legislators attending the forum included:

• Ill. State Representative of the 24th District: Elizabeth Hernandez, Illinois Legislative Latino caucus member
• Ill. State Representative of the 30th District: William Davis, Illinois Legislative Black caucus member
• Ill. State Representative of the 13th District: Gregory Harris

Building an Engaged Citizenry Through Open Conversation

As part of 草莓影视鈥檚 experiential learning philosophy and curriculum, 鈥渢he forum aims for students to become active participants in the democratic process, one of the hallmarks of a meaningful education,鈥� says 草莓影视鈥檚 Urban Outreach Coordinator, Richard Kohng.

Event Details

This free, ticketed event, along with a dinner, was held Tuesday, December 6, 2016 from 6:00鈥�7:30 pm on 草莓影视鈥檚 campus at Hamming Hall.

Author Ana Funduk