Don't forget in these dark times, how bright Chicago shines
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By Sylvia Ewing
September 5, 2025
This letter was originally published on September 4, 2025, by the Chicago Sun-Times.
In her letter to the editor published in the Chicago Sun-Times, Illinois Humanities board member Sylvia Ewing responds to recent proposals to deploy the National Guard in Chicago. She raises concerns about the impact such measures could have on communities of color and encourages a focus on community-based solutions. Ewing highlights the importance of civic engagement and cultural vitality in addressing public safety.
Read the full letter here
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