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EXCLUSIVE: Thurgood Brooks Considering Run For Illinois State Representative

September 8th, 2021
EXCLUSIVE: Thurgood Brooks Considering Run For Illinois State Representative

EXCLUSIVE: Thurgood Brooks, who recently led the charge to pass The Resolution to improve relations between police and the Rock Island community, is considering a run for lllinois State Representative for the 72nd District, which includes the Quad-Cities. The current representative, Mike Halpin, announced today he would be leaving the seat to run for State Senate. Brooks, who was narrowly defeated in the Rock Island Mayoral election earlier this year, has been extremely active in the community, from his work as a football coach with Rock Island High School to his various charitable projects and... Read More

Juno Charms Quad-Cities Kids With Project Renewal Performance

September 7th, 2021
Juno Charms Quad-Cities Kids With Project Renewal Performance

The following article is part of QuadCities.com’s partnership with local music website The Echo. For more, check out theechoqc.com! By Avery Pearl Despite her busy schedule, from being Lizzo’s lead guitarist to going on tour with major acts like Bruno Mars and Fifth Harmony, or kicking it with her celebrity friends like Camila Cabello, Juno still makes time to give back to her community. Through a collaboration with the River Music Experience (RME), Juno led a three-event education series with the students from Project Renewal, which focused on music education and self-expression through music.... Read More

Community Meet and Greet for New Western Illinois University Minority Employees Set for Sept. 8

September 5th, 2021
Community Meet and Greet for New Western Illinois University Minority Employees Set for Sept. 8

A Community Meet and Greet for new minority employees at Western Illinois University will be held from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8 at Macomb City Hall. Remarks will be given by WIU President Guiyou Huang, Macomb Mayor Michael Inman and Macomb Police Chief Jerel Jones. New employees will be introduced during the event, as will the Rev. Dr. C.T. Vivian Diversity Teaching Scholars: Lecturers Pechulano Ngwe Ali – Department of Broadcasting and Journalism; Brenda Iglesias Zarco and Alfonzo Cooper Jr. – School of Music; and Jin Park – Department of Kinesiology (Sport Management). Snacks will be... Read More

From Davenport To Rock Island, Unity Walk To Raise Awareness Walking In Saturday

September 3rd, 2021
From Davenport To Rock Island, Unity Walk To Raise Awareness Walking In Saturday

A Unity Walk for the Quad-Cities community will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, starting at the old YMCA in downtown Davenport and going over the Centennial Bridge. Organizers posted on their social media that the walk is to raise awareness and begin a conversation about what we all can do to slow down all the violence and car thefts in the Quad-Cities. For more information, click here.  Read More

Unity Walk Being Held Saturday Starting In Downtown Davenport

August 31st, 2021
Unity Walk Being Held Saturday Starting In Downtown Davenport

A Unity Walk for the Quad-Cities community will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, starting at the old YMCA in downtown Davenport and going over the Centennial Bridge. Organizers posted on their social media that the walk is to raise awareness and begin a conversation about what we all can do to slow down all the violence and car thefts in the Quad-Cities. For more information, click here.  Read More

Davenport Public Library Presents Program On African-American Women Fighting For The Vote

August 30th, 2021
Davenport Public Library Presents Program On African-American Women Fighting For The Vote

The Davenport Public Library is pleased to host the “Toward a Universal Suffrage: African American Women in Iowa and the Vote for All” traveling exhibit beginning September 1st through October 15th at the Main Library (321 N. Main). The exhibit honors and celebrates the contributions of African American women in Iowa to the women’s suffrage movement. It includes profiles of several leading suffragists and civil rights activists, historical information on voting rights in Iowa and the nation, and a map of important Iowa locations in suffrage and civil rights history. “Toward a Universal... Read More

Rock Island Passes Thurgood Brooks Resolution To Improve Police And Community Relations

August 25th, 2021
Rock Island Passes Thurgood Brooks Resolution To Improve Police And Community Relations

By unanimous vote, Monday night the Rock Island City Council passed “The Resolution,” an initiative to improve police and community relations in Rock Island. Thurgood Brooks (former Mayoral candidate and one of the authors of “The Resolution”) presented his revised initiative to the Rock Island City Council during the public comments section of the meeting. The presentation highlighted the progress of this initiative to the Rock Island City Council and residents. After several rounds of discussion with city officials since June 2020, “The Resolution” was adapted and revised... Read More

Brooks Presenting Initiative To Improve Police And Community Relations Tonight In Rock Island

August 23rd, 2021
Brooks Presenting Initiative To Improve Police And Community Relations Tonight In Rock Island

Monday August 23rd at 6 p.m. at 1528 3rd Avenue in Rock Island, Thurgood Brooks (former Mayoral candidate and one of the authors of “The Resolution”) will be presenting his revised initiative to the Rock Island City Council during the public comments section of the meeting. The purpose of “The Resolution” is to improve police and community relations in Rock Island. This public presentation by Thurgood Brooks will be highlighting the progress of this initiative to the Rock Island City Council and residents. After several rounds of discussion with city officials since June 2020, “The Resolution”... Read More

“Toward A Universal Suffrage: African American Women in Iowa and the Vote for All” Traveling Exhibit Hosted by the Davenport Public Library

August 23rd, 2021
“Toward A Universal Suffrage: African American Women in Iowa and the Vote for All” Traveling Exhibit Hosted by the Davenport Public Library

The Davenport Public Library is pleased to host the “Toward a Universal Suffrage: African American Women in Iowa and the Vote for All” traveling exhibit beginning September 1st through October 15th at the Main Library (321 N. Main). The exhibit honors and celebrates the contributions of African American women in Iowa to the women’s suffrage movement. It includes profiles of several leading suffragists and civil rights activists, historical information on voting rights in Iowa and the nation, and a map of important Iowa locations in suffrage and civil rights history. “Toward a Universal... Read More

BREAKING: Thurgood Brooks Presenting Initiative To Improve Police And Community Relations Tomorrow

August 22nd, 2021
BREAKING: Thurgood Brooks Presenting Initiative To Improve Police And Community Relations Tomorrow

BREAKING NEWS: Monday August 23rd at 6 p.m. at 1528 3rd Avenue in Rock Island, Thurgood Brooks (former Mayoral candidate and one of the authors of “The Resolution”) will be presenting his revised initiative to the Rock Island City Council during the public comments section of the meeting. The purpose of “The Resolution” is to improve police and community relations in Rock Island. This public presentation by Thurgood Brooks will be highlighting the progress of this initiative to the Rock Island City Council and residents. After several rounds of discussion with city officials since June... Read More