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“Changing America” one city at a time

February 27, 2014
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“Changing America” one city at a time

by Kristin DiMaggio The travelling exhibit “Changing America: The Emancipation Proclamation, 1863 and the March on Washington, 1963″ is making Peoria its temporary home through the month March. Read more to learn about the first of three film discussions that coincide with the exhibit.

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Peoria celebrates milestones in Civil Rights history

February 25, 2014
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Peoria celebrates milestones in Civil Rights history

by Vickie Berkow   As the anniversaries for the 1863 Emancipation Proclamation and the 1963 March on Washington occurred last year, Peoria is taking part in continuing the celebration.  The Peoria Public library is hosting an exhibit on both historical events until March 6.  Read more about the exhibit below, and check out the...

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Gun Violence in America – 2023

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Background It has been zero days since the last mass shooting occurred in the United States. According to the Gun Violence Archive, a not-for-profit...

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