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Campaigning in Champaign!

This blog post was written by Tatum Thompson, a sophomore at Taft High School.   My Political Action Club teacher, on...

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Marilú Rodríguez is Our Alum of the Month!

Alum of the Month: Marilú Rodríguez Marilú graduated in 2002 from Bowen High School, located in the South Chicago community. She...

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Come to our fall fundraiser

Back by popular demand, Mikva’s Emerging Leaders Board present their 3rd Annual Fundraiser! Mikva Challenge’s Emerging Leaders Board invite you to their...

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Join Mikva’s Great Electoral Race

The Great Electoral Race is back! This Labor Day (2020) through Election Day (2020), youth age 13-24 are invited to participate...

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Momentum: The Future of DC Public Transit

Momentum: The Future of DC Public Transit This post is written Henry Eisler, a youth leader from Mikva Challenge DC. There is...

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Thank you from Mary, Laurie, and Rachel Mikva

Dear friends and associates of Abner Mikva, We want to thank all of you who have reached out to us and...

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Conversations with youth after police shootings

Conversations with youth after police shootings By Natalie Gastevich As an organization that works with mostly young people of color, we...

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Media Coverage & Organizational Tributes On Ab Mikva’s Passing

ABC-7 (WLS) – Lovely 3 minute piece by reporter Sarah Schulte that has great images of Abner. Sen. Durbin, Mayor Emanuel,...

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Defining Identity: the Past & the Societal Lens

Defining Identity: the Past & the Societal Lens By Bronson Roseboro As summer programs begin, our Citywide Youth Councils (CYCs) have...

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