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May 9, 20233 min read

My Family's Experience with Japanese American Incarceration

My Japanese identity has always been something I have never been able to quite grasp. Being raised in rural Illinois, my family members...

May 31, 20222 min read

SKITTLES FRAPPUCCINO STARBUCKS CHALLENGE

Build LOVE ❤️ amongst our elders and children of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). The tragic incidents in the recent weeks...

Mar 2, 20221 min read

National Black History Month 2022

Change - to give a different position, course, or direction to In order to undo racism or make a change we must consistently identify and...

Dec 8, 20212 min read

"Expositions of Transformations"

Building Love Amongst Cultures sponsored a group of Lombard Community members to attend the National Indo-American Museum for a program...

Oct 22, 20212 min read

Fearless Female Business Owner That Never Gives UP!

Let’s center our attention on community partner, Catrina Kagel, as she dives into explaining her business, The Ladies Room Inc. Listen as...

Oct 5, 20212 min read

It's a "RUFF LIFE" COMMUNITY!

"If you don't have a dog, at least one, there is not necessarily anything wrong with you, but there maybe be something wrong with your...

Sep 18, 20211 min read

A Friday afternoon at the Arlington Racetrack

I had a pleasant time with my husband at the Arlington Racetrack. On a Friday night, we met up with friends and local business owners at...

Sep 18, 20211 min read

My Definition of Community and Safety

As an African-American female, living in Lombard I've had to overcome a few challenges. Though, my opinion as a resident remains the same...