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Geneva's Feb. 21 Community Conversation Focuses on African-American History

Geneva’s Feb. 21 Community Conversation Focuses on African-American History

February 19, 2019
Communities, Education, Events, Government, History, WK-Communities

The city of Geneva is recognizing African-American History Month by inviting the public to participate in a community conversation about diversity in Geneva. Hosted by…

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Architectural Scholar to Present Feb. 8 at Judson’s Black History Month Lecture Series

Architectural Scholar to Present Feb. 8 at Judson’s Black History Month Lecture Series

February 6, 2019
Consumers, Education, Events, Government, Schools

Judson University’s Architecture Department will welcome Carolyn Armenta Davis to campus at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, in Herrick Chapel as part of the Architecture…

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Mayor Richard Irvin Bobbleheads Available Feb. 1

Mayor Richard Irvin Bobbleheads Available Feb. 1

January 30, 2019
Communities, Consumers, Education, Government, History, Nonprofits, People, Quirky and Fun, WK-Communities

Under the category of “now there’s something you don’t see every day” and perhaps “he’s a good sport” comes the news that Aurora Mayor Richard…

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Lt. Cross Named Aurora's 2016 Outstanding African-American of the Year

Lt. Cross Named Aurora’s 2016 Outstanding African-American of the Year

February 1, 2016
Awards and Recognition, Clubs and Organizations, Communities, Events, Good Causes, People

It’s been a great week for Aurora police Lt. Keith Cross. First, Cross just last week was promoted to the position of commander, one of…

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Dec. 11 Deadline to Nominate 2016 Outstanding African-American of the Year

Dec. 11 Deadline to Nominate 2016 Outstanding African-American of the Year

December 1, 2015
Awards and Recognition, Communities, History

Nominations are now being accepted for the “2016 Outstanding African American Award” that will be presented by Aurora’s African-American Heritage Advisory Board during the 12th…

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Aurora to Honor Sherman Jenkins as Outstanding African-American of the Year

Aurora to Honor Sherman Jenkins as Outstanding African-American of the Year

February 17, 2015
Awards and Recognition, Events, Nonprofits, People

The city of Aurora’s African-American Heritage Advisory Board will host its 11th Annual Heritage Dinner at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, at Gaslite Manor, 2485 Church…

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