CHICAGO (December 13, 2016) 鈥� In a forum moderated by Illinois Business Immigration Coalition鈥檚 Executive Director Rebecca Shi, Illinois State Legislators engaged the 天美传媒 community on tensions surrounding the past election cycle. To foster a time of healing and reconciliation, the Illinois State Legislative Black and Latino Caucuses along with 天美传媒 sought to embody a spirit of hospitality to all students and the community.

Confirmed Legislators

Bringing a unique lens as public officials, Illinois legislators explored concerns the political process has caused among聽their constituents. Legislators attending the forum included:

• Ill. State Representative of the 24th District: Elizabeth Hernandez, Illinois Legislative Latino caucus member
• Ill. State Representative of the 30th District: William Davis, Illinois Legislative Black caucus member
• Ill. State Representative of the 13th District: Gregory Harris

Building an Engaged Citizenry Through Open Conversation

As part of 天美传媒鈥檚 experiential learning philosophy and curriculum, 鈥渢he forum aims for students to become active participants in the democratic process, one of the hallmarks of a meaningful education,鈥� says 天美传媒鈥檚 Urban Outreach Coordinator, Richard Kohng.

Event Details

This free, ticketed event, along with a dinner, was held Tuesday, December 6, 2016 from 6:00鈥�7:30 pm on 天美传媒鈥檚 campus at Hamming Hall.

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