IL Commission on Discrimination and Hate Crimes

[Janice Welsch]

Greetings, Everyone.

  

Julia Albarracin-Green, a Macomb resident and member of the IL Commission on Discrimination and Hate Crimes, has asked the Macomb Feminist Network to co-sponsor a gathering in the Community Room of City Hall on Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm., to provide an opportunity for community members, on campus and off, to meet with Board members of the Commission. The Commission wants to hear from Illinois residents about their experiences and to explain its mission and share resources for people who have either experienced discrimination and hate crimes themselves or are their allies. 

The MFN Board readily agreed to co-sponsor this event when Julia asked us if  we would. I hope you will help support it by participating yourself and by spreading the word to people who may benefit from it in one way or another. I've attached the flyer for the event. It would be a plus if victims of discrimination or hate crimes could speak for themselves about their experiences at this event, but sometimes it's up to allies to speak for them.

This seems to be an opportunity that could be helpful to Macomb residents, and one that does not come around often. 

If you have any questions, please contact me. 

Thank you.

Janice

[Alice Davenport]

what a great opportunity!

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[Christie Davis]

WIU involvement might be good.

Christie 

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[Janice Welsch]

Yes, Thank you; they have been invited. 

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[Ginny Boynton]

I can share it on the Farmers Market Facebook page, if you'd like. We try to promote community public service announcements on our page. 

Ginny Boynton

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[Julia Albarracín]

There is a different event at WIU on 3/12.

Thank you, Christie.

Julia

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[Janice Welsch]

Excellent. Thank you.

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[Ginny Boynton]

BTW, for any who are interested, immediately following this meeting, at 7:30 on Thursday, WIU's 5th Annual WNBQ Concert featuring music by and about women, non-binary and trans, and queer persons, will be held in CIFAC Recital Hall. 

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