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Reflect On Black History Month Black History is American History Let's reflect on the achievements and contributions of our African American citizens, but just as important, let's rise up to the challenge of acknowledging and then addressing the issues of fairness and equality for all still facing our nation. How February Was Designated Black History Month Black History Month is celebrated every February as an homage to the achievements of African Americans who have shaped American history. The idea for a way to celebrate African American achievements started in 1915 by historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African American figures of his day. The Harvard-trained historian and others in his group wanted a way of promoting achievements of African Americans. That group is now known as the Association for the Study of African American Life History. The group chose the second week in February in 1926 to celebrate “Negro History Week.” The week was symbolic in that it was the same week of the birthdays of former President Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, an escaped slave and prominent abolitionist movement activist. In the late 1960s, the week evolved into an entire month, thanks in large part to the civil rights movement. Black History Month takes on a special meaning in 2020 — the 100-year anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment, which granted women the right to vote, and the 150th anniversary of the Fifteenth Amendment, which granted black men the right to vote. Source - Laura Harris - NBCDFW Join Us, Be A Primary Voter Find out everything you need to know to vote at VoteDuPage.com Join Us For Our 2020 Gala, In It To Win It DuPage Dems 2020 Gala – In It to Win It Spend an inspiring night with Thom Hartmann (America's #1 Progressive Talk Host), Elected Officials, Candidates and fellow Democrats as we get ready for the 2020 Election. The night will focus on the Importance of the 2020 Election and highlight the work of our PCs and Volunteers, the lifeblood of our Party. Saturday 2/29 from 6-8:30pm Drury Lane Ballroom Oakbrook Terrace Get Tickets & Sponsorships Now *Note there is a DuPage Dems Members Discount Download and Mail-In Form Be A Card-Carrying DuPage Democrat In 2020 2020 DuPage Dems Membership Be a card-carrying DuPage Democrat in 2020. Show off your commitment to fighting for Economic Justice, Civil Rights and Our Environment. Get discounted tickets to Our 2020 Gala, Golf Outing, Holiday Party and more. Attend Member-Only events for Free. Most importantly, support our 42 Races in 2020 to ensure we elect/re-elect Democrats from President to Judge and every position in-between. Join/Renew Now https://secure.actblue.com/donate/dpdcmembership Check an Existing Membership for Expiration Date Email info@dupagedemocrats.com Attend An Upcoming Event *with so many candidates and organizations, any missed event is not intentional* Postcards 2 WI - PLUS Downers Grove Dems Office - 908 Curtiss St, Downers Grove Tue Feb 4, 6:00pm Bill Foster Phone Bank DuPage Township Democratic Organization, Bolingbrook Tue Feb 4, 6:00pm OUTspoken! LGBTQ Storytelling at Sidetrack Sidetrack The Video Bar, Chicago Tue Feb 4, 6:00pm Trivia Night Fundraiser for Jeff Jacobson Empire Burger Bar - 48 W Chicago Ave, Naperville Tue Feb 4, 6:00pm Fundraiser for Janet Yang Rohr for State Representative 475 River Bend Rd, Naperville Tue Feb 4, 6:30pm Phonebank For Warren DuPage Dems Office - 1000-7 Rohlwing Rd, Lombard Wed Feb 5, 6:00pm York Township Dems February Meeting 433 E St Charles Rd, Lombard, IL 60148, United States Wed Feb 5, 7:30pm What 'Ales' You Fundraiser Up North Ale House, Naperville Thu Feb 6, 6:00pm Choose Your Issue: Wildlife Conservation & Animal Rights w/ Rep. Pappas Itasca Park District Thu Feb 6, 6:30pm Bill Foster Phone Bank DuPage Township Democratic Organization, Bolingbrook Thu Feb 6, 6:00pm PEACE Toastmasters Meeting DuPage Dems Office - 1000-7 Rohlwing Rd, Lombard Fri Feb 7, 6:30pm DuPage Dems Primary GOTV Training DuPage Dems Office - 1000-7 Rohlwing Rd, Lombard Sat Feb 8, 10:00am Canvass for Warren DuPage Dems Office - 1000-7 Rohlwing Rd, Lombard Sat Feb 8, 10:00am Postcards 2 WI - PLUS Downers Grove Dems Office - 908 Curtiss St, Downers Grove Sat Feb 8, 10:00am DuPage NOW Meeting DuPage Unitarian Universalist Church, Naperville Sat Feb 8, 3:00pm Desert & Wine Reception, Alice Wilson 4 Judge 1S500 Taylor Rd. Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 Sat Feb 8, 6:00pm Denika McMillen's campaign FUNdraiser #1 Metal Monkey Brewing, Romeoville Sat Feb 8, 8:00pm Roller Skating Fundraiser with Candidate Maura Hirschauer Funway Ultimate Entertainment Center, Batavia Sun Feb 9, 4:30pm Citizens for Janette DeFelice Fundraiser Two Hound Red, Glen Ellyn Sun Feb 9, 6:00pm Monday Night Phone Banking - Rachel Ventura Rachel Ventura Joliet Campaign Offices, 617 N. Raynor Ave, Joliet IL 60435 Mon Feb 10, 6:00pm Wayne Township Dems Monthly Meeting Bartlett Community Center, 700 S. Bartlett Rd, Bartlett Mon Feb 10, 7:00pm February Lisle Township Democratic Organization Meeting DuPage Unitarian Universalist Church, Naperville Mon Feb 10, 7:30pm WE The People: A US Constitution Discussion Group Downers Grove Dems Office - 908 Curtiss St, Downers Grove Tue Feb 11, 6:30pm Reception for State Rep. Terra Costa Howard Two Hound Red Wed Feb 12, 6:00pm Downers Grove Township Dems Monthly Meeting Community High School District 99, Downers Grove Wed Feb 12, 7:30pm *** For a full listing of events, use the link below *** ALL EVENTS: DuPage Dems - Facebook Events | DuPage Dems Calendar  Paid for by the Democratic Party of DuPage County, who continues the Fight for Economic Justice, Civil Rights and Our Environment within DuPage & Beyond.

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