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Advocates 4 Justice

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Dear Friends, One of the most powerful ways to combat division is by understanding one another&#39;s history to build stronger, unified communities. We are honored to invite you to join us for our next Meet Your Allies program: The Black American Story:&nbsp;From Enslavement to the Ongoing Pursuit of Justice This community conversation will explore the history, legacy, and continuing impact of slavery in America while examining how that history continues to shape our society today. Together, we&#39;ll also discuss one of the most important contemporary conversations surrounding racial justice: reparations. This event is designed to foster thoughtful dialogue, encourage learning, and strengthen understanding across communities. Everyone is welcome.&nbsp;Come with an open mind. Leave with greater understanding. Event Details: 📅 Saturday, August 8, 2026🕑 2:00 PM &ndash; 5:00 PM:&nbsp;Doors open at 1:30 PM 👥 Panelists: Marvin Slaughter, Jr.:&nbsp;State of Illinois African Descent-Citizens Reparations Commission (ADCRC) Board ChairErica Nanton:&nbsp;Community Leader and Organizer with St. Sabina Church and Black Lives Matter ActivistNick Thompson:&nbsp;Deputy Chief of Staff for the Mayor of Aurora, IL and Black Alliance for Peace Organizer 📍 Fountaindale Public Library &ndash; Meeting Room A &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 300 W. Briarcliff Rd., Bolingbrook, IL 60440 ☕ Refreshments will be served. At Advocates 4 Justice, we believe that understanding our shared history is the first step toward building a more just, equitable, and united future. We hope you&#39;ll join us for an afternoon of learning, listening, and meaningful conversation. With gratitude, Advocates 4 Justice Meet Your Allies SeriesLearn. Listen. Engage. Be an Ally.

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Dear Friends, One of the most powerful ways to combat division is by understanding one another's history to build stronger, unified communities. We are honored to invite you to join us for our next Meet Your Allies program: The Black American Story: From Enslavement to the Ongoing Pursuit of Justice This community conversation will explore the history, legacy, and continuing impact of slavery in America while examining how that history continues to shape our society today. Together, we'll also discuss one of the most important contemporary conversations surrounding racial justice: reparations. This event is designed to foster thoughtful dialogue, encourage learning, and strengthen understanding across communities. Everyone is welcome. Come with an open mind. Leave with greater understanding. Event Details: 📅 Saturday, August 8, 2026🕑 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Doors open at 1:30 PM 👥 Panelists: Marvin Slaughter, Jr.: State of Illinois African Descent-Citizens Reparations Commission (ADCRC) Board ChairErica Nanton: Community Leader and Organizer with St. Sabina Church and Black Lives Matter ActivistNick Thompson: Deputy Chief of Staff for the Mayor of Aurora, IL and Black Alliance for Peace Organizer 📍 Fountaindale Public Library – Meeting Room A       300 W. Briarcliff Rd., Bolingbrook, IL 60440 ☕ Refreshments will be served. At Advocates 4 Justice, we believe that understanding our shared history is the first step toward building a more just, equitable, and united future. We hope you'll join us for an afternoon of learning, listening, and meaningful conversation. With gratitude, Advocates 4 Justice Meet Your Allies SeriesLearn. Listen. Engage. Be an Ally.

Advocates 4 Justice

Meet Your Allies: The Black American Story

300 W Briarcliff Rd

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