Using Tech to Spread the Story of the 1939 Library Sit-in
The 1939 Library Sit-in Project is a digital initiative to shed light on the first-recorded sit-in demanding unsegregated library access.
Racial Equity
Resources for Illinois Gig Workers: Understanding Your Rights on the Job
Gig workers have rights that differ from other workers. This blog has an overview of basic protections and resources in Illinois.
Sugarcane
Emily Kassie and Julian Brave NoiseCat reveal a community uncovering unmarked graves at an Indian residential school.
Exploring Plural Voting as a Method for Citizen Engagement
Hollie Russon Gilman and Sarah Jacob spoke with Paula Berman, Alex Randaccio, and Matt Prewitt from RadicalxChange.
Mic Up Perspective – AI and Cybersecurity: Pioneering the Workforce of Tomorrow
Terry Leach, a member of the #ShareTheMicInCyber network, explains how AI tools can strengthen cybersecurity and improve the cyber workforce
Announcing the 2024 #ShareTheMicInCyber Fellows
Meet the 2024 #ShareTheMicInCyber Fellows
Gratitude and Achievements: Reflecting on Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Chicago’s 2023 Impact
Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Chicago is proud to share its impact in 2023 as well as plans for future progress and growth.
Using Data for Good: Identifying Who Could Benefit from Simplified Tax Filing
Our partner Inclusive Economy Lab conducted a policy brief identifying non-filer households among Illinois Medicaid and SNAP recipients.
Writing a Biography of the Lawyer Behind the Library Sit-In of 1939
We talk to Nancy Noyes Silcox, a former school librarian who wrote a book for students about the civil rights pioneer.