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1st African American Woman Firefighter OK’d in Broadview Showcasing Women’s History Month

Silence DoGood - March 7, 2025

Mayor Katrina Thompson and the Board of Trustees celebrated this historic milestone, recognizing the significance of diversity and inclusion in the village’s public safety sector. #firefighter

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Chicago Teachers Union Kicks Off Black History Month with Blood Drive & Panel on Sickle Cell Disease and Mental Health

Silence DoGood - February 6, 2025

his year’s blood drive and panel discussion will focus on sickle cell disease—an illness that disproportionately affects Black Americans—and the crucial role African American blood donors play in saving lives. #health

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Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller Releases ‘Cardiovascular Health in the Southland’ Report

Silence DoGood - September 8, 2022

The report found that overall, cardiovascular disease-related deaths occur more frequently in CCDPH’s South jurisdiction, which has a substantial Black population, compared to the Southwest jurisdiction, whose population is predominantly white.

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