by mcgrievm | Sep 5, 2023 | Blog
In a landmark court ruling issued last July, Illinois will become the first state in the nation to abolish cash bail when the Illinois Supreme Court upheld the Illinois Pretrial Fairness Act. This is a big deal for several reasons. In addition to doing away with cash...
by mcgrievm | Sep 5, 2023 | Blog
The Student DREAMers Alliance, an initiative of the Hispanic Alliance, is launching the first mentorship program for its student members. The Student DREAMers Alliance (SDA) program is a youth leadership accelerator designed to empower and magnify the voices of...
by mcgrievm | Sep 5, 2023 | Blog
Every year, DHEC releases its Bureau of Maternal and Child Health’s Infant Mortality Report. 2023’s edition reveals an already distressing trend has turned even more dire. DHEC states that, “South Carolina’s infant mortality rate rose by12% from 2020 to 2021 (the...
by mcgrievm | Sep 5, 2023 | Blog
Hispanic Heritage Month highlights Hispanic cultures & celebrates the contributions of Hispanic leaders in America. The Hispanic Alliance proudly elevates this national, month-long celebration from September 15 to October 15 and is currently seeking partners as an...
by mcgrievm | Sep 5, 2023 | Blog
Chicago’s summers are notoriously hot, but this July the Windy City had some pretty cool news. In an effort to reduce homelessness, the Chicago City Council’s Housing and Real Estate Committee unanimously endorsed a plan to spend $2.9 million converting Lincoln...
