Illini Football Model of Diversity
Univ. of Illinois Football has eight Black coaches, the most of any top level school. Today on The 21st, a sportswriter who says the diversity and inclusion on the team can be a model for the sport.
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What Does The Supreme Court Decision On LGBTQ Workers Rights Mean?
In a landmark case by the U.S. Supreme Court, it has been ruled that the civil rights law protects gay, lesbian and transgender employees from discrimination based on sex. We talked with a legal expert about what that means for Illinois workers.
Interview: Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton Addresses Police Reform, COVID-19 & Cannabis
Lt. Gov. Julianna Stratton joins The 21st to talk about calls to “defund the police,” the power of police unions and the status of investments in Black and HIspanic communities that are meant to flow from the legalization of Cannabis.
The 21st—Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Today on The 21st, should everyone get tested for the coronavirus? And we try to answer what "Antifa" is then we look at what are the bugs of summer.
Are You Ready For An Insect Invasion?
Two insects may make your summer more miserable. Today, we talked with two entomologists about the emergence of cicadas and the Asian Tiger mosquitoes in Illinois this year.
