Kimberly A. Lightford

World Down Syndrome Day highlights that about one in 700 babies in the U.S. are born with Down syndrome. Learn more and support inclusion: globaldownsyndrome.org

Happy first day of spring. Here’s to sunshine and new beginnings! 🌸

Eid Mubarak to all celebrating, wishing you peace, joy and togetherness.

Daylight Saving Time begins — don’t forget to spring forward! Move your clocks ahead and take this opportunity to check your carbon monoxide detector and change your smoke detector batteries, too.

Happy International Women’s Day! Celebrating the strength and achievements of women everywhere.

Today marks Equal Pay Day, a glaring reminder that women still earn only earn 75 cents for every dollar men make. This disparity is unacceptable, and we won’t stop advocating until equal pay is a reality.

2026 ILBCF Scholarship Application Cycle is Now Open! Visit the link to apply …veblackcaucusfoundation.formstack.com/forms/2026_copy.

Honoring the strength of women past, present and future this Women’s History Month! As we reflect on the contributions of generations before us, we’re inspired to keep moving forward together, educating and empowering.

One in 6 children in the U.S. has a developmental disability. Let’s promote inclusion and celebrate every individual’s potential during Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

Today, we celebrate the legacy of Illinois’ very own great leaders, including President Lincoln and President Obama! We honor their contributions to our great state and nation, and embrace the leaders of our future. #HappyPresidentsDay

Up to 40% of cancers are preventable through lifestyle changes and screenings: cdc.gov/cancer/prevent…

Valentine’s Day is a reminder to celebrate love, kindness, and connection in all forms.

Born from the 1908 Springfield race riot, the NAACP has spent 117 years fighting for civil rights and justice nationwide. NAACP Founders Day honors the organization’s enduring fight for civil rights and justice.

Reflecting on leadership and history today. Learn more about Abraham Lincoln’s life and impact on American history: loc.gov

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day focuses on education, testing, and reducing health disparities. Learn more by visiting bit.ly/3BEubFv.

By 2030, one in five Americans will be age 65 or older. Learn more about healthy aging: nia.nih.gov

Illinois has taken real steps to defend access to knowledge, expand civil rights and advance equity through policy. As we mark a century of Black history commemorations, we’re continuing that work.

This Black History Month, we honor the past by protecting the future. Black history isn’t just something we celebrate — it’s something we protect.

On Holocaust Remembrance Day, we honor survivors, mourn victims, and commit ourselves to fighting antisemitism and hatred in all forms.

If you are using SNAP or have a Link card, federal rules are changing on Feb. 1. Visit chicagosfoodbank.org/snap to find out what steps you need to take to make sure you keep the grocery benefits you deserve.