In honor of Black History Month, the Northbrook Community Relations Commission (CRC) has planned a panel discussion called The Black Experience in Chicago's Northern Suburbs on Wednesday, Feb. 13 at the North Suburban YMCA.

The program will include a diverse panel discussing their experiences living in the area, followed by a discussion with the audience. Panelists include Nichole Farris, an assistant principal in Waukegan School District 60; Paul January, a teacher at Miguel Juarez Middle School in Waukegan District 60; Opi Akuffo, Management Consultant with Ernst and Young, a corporate consulting firm; a student from Glenbrook North; and Kandice Cooley, Guest Service Manager and Volunteer Coordinator at the North Suburban YMCA.

For more information contact Kendal Maltas at Northbrook Village Hall at (847) 664-4017 or visit www.northbrook.il.us.

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