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In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’re sharing the often-overlooked story of how many Japanese Americans settled in the Chicago community.

This story begins in a dark and painful chapter in American history. Following the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941, the federal government established a new department called the War Relocation Authority. This federal agency was created to oversee the internment of

In honor of Women’s History Month, we are reflecting on progress toward gender equality and greater social justice by telling the stories of trailblazing female lawyers. That includes lawyers from past decades who opened doors, as well as lawyers practicing today. Read More Share

We talk a lot on the Page 2 blog about how the legal industry continues to fail women. And it does! But it’s also important to look back and appreciate how far women have come since they first entered the profession. Here are just a few of the determined women who refused to take no for an...

We’re recognizing the remarkable life and legacy of Pauli Murray in honor of Black History Month. Though often overlooked, Murray’s significant contributions to gender rights and civil rights in the United States helped challenge the legal foundations of discrimination.

Murray was an influential civil rights lawyer,...

Journalist and activist Mary Ann Shadd Cary may not be a household name today, but her work made a significant impact on our country. In celebration of Black History Month, join us in learning more about this groundbreaking abolitionist and suffragist.

Shadd Cary’s accomplishments were recently highlighted in an obituary...