It’s February, and in Canada, Germany, and the United States, it’s Black History Month, when we reflect on the inspiring impact of many Black individuals and those of African heritage. As a side note, Black History Month is celebrated in October in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the Netherlands. It’s a special month reserved for not only reminding the world
Many of us would not be alive today if it were not for the altruistic work of all of our healthcare workers. This February …
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on the evening of November 22, 1950, arsonists broke into an empty, newly purchased home. They splashed gasoline on the walls and the floors of the 15 rooms within this house. Then they tossed a kerosene torch through the porch window setting the house ablaze. A neighbor heard the commotion and looked outside to see two men driving away in a dark sedan. Why would something like this happen in Oak Park?