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Celebrating Native American History

Every November, Native American Heritage Month celebrates the past and present of Native Americans across the U.S. Read on for DPPL's picks that highlight diverse and distinct Native American cultures, as well as the ways in which these communities have been impacted by colonization and cultural erasure. MORE

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Meet with Your Government Representatives

Staff of Duckworth, Murphy, Quigley, Krishnamoorthi, Mussman, Trevor. Tuesday, December 02: 9:30am - 11:30am More Info

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Discover Kwanzaa: Meaning, Symbols, and Traditions

Celebrate the spirit of Kwanzaa with storyteller Elizabeth Kahura. Tuesday, December 02: 7:00pm - 8:00pm Register

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Kenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food and Science

November 25 • Program Highlights Video Archive

Did you miss the class? Watch the recording! Join award-winning cookbook author, New York Times food columnist, and Serious Eats director J. Kenji López-Alt for an evening of cooking insights, techniques, and foodie explorations. (This program originally aired over Zoom on November 18, 2025 and will be available until December 21, 2025.) More on “Kenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food and Science”"

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