2025 MLK Festival
A celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. held in collaboration with Wayfarer Theatre.








Dynamic Today, with Unlimited Potential
A traveling photographic series first showcased at The Art Center of Highland Park featuring Insight youth as dynamic Chicago legends.
*Previously on display at The Highland Park Public Library and The Art Center, Highland Park. Photography by Diana Gran.
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VIGILANCE


*In partnership with the Brushwood Center, Vigilance celebrates the achievement of BIPOC women environmentalists




Our ability to reach unity in diversity will be the beauty and test of our civilization.
- Mahatma Gandhi
Community Connections

Sylvia Mendez and Family - Shaped American Schools


Celebrating Black History through the Creative Arts
2025
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MLK Festival in Partnership with Wayfarer Theatre
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City of Highland Park, Day of Service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
2024
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Vigilance ~ An Art Exhibition in collaboration with The Brushwood Center March 3rd - May 5th
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Bold Voices, Bold Choices - A panel on the power of self advocacy @ the Highland Park Public Library
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City of Highland Park, Martin Luther King Day of Service project, "Feminine Hygiene Kits" assembly by attendees for donation to Harbor HouseCity of Highland Park,
2023
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Martin Luther King Day of Service project, "Cozy Care Packages" assembly by attendees
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Delivery and donation of care packages to the Highwood, IL library
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City of Highland Park, MLK Day of Service (Insight Advocacy Keynote by Co-President Janea Harris)
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Raised Up Westside participants in partnership with The Art Center
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Chicago North Shore Moms Feature ~ Insight Advocacy
2022​
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Incorporated as a 501 c3
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Advocated with BPAC on behalf of the Dual Language Program
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Collaborated with The Art Center HP and photographer Diana Gran on the photographic series, Dynamic Today, with Unlimited Potential
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Youth Literacy Month - Photo series displayed with coordinating books at the Highland Park Public Library
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Advocated for D112 School Board to expand their Equity offerings
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Hispanic Heritage Month workshop ~ Sylvia Mendez Family Shaped American Schools
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Parents Night Out ~ collaboration with other North Shore advocacy organizations​
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2021
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Martin Luther King Day of Service - Motivated to Activism (Jan 2021, webinar)
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Black History Month - Celebrating Black History through the Creative Arts (Feb 2021, webinar)
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Celebrating our Differences (Feb 2021, webinar)
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Dynamic Women of Color of the North Shore (March 2021, webinar)
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Know Before You Go – Information to Transition to Middle School (June 2021, webinar)
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Advocated and installed bulletin boards in the schools to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (Sep/Oct 2021)
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2021
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Collaborative Anti-racism book study with D112 school district (Fall 2020, webinar)
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Advocated for the D112 Equity Audit (Fall 2020)
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"It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity, there is beauty, and there is strength."
- Maya Angelou