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2025 Women of Distinction: Tanjela Johnson Promotes Activism and Community Service Through National Council of Negro Women

1 year 3 months ago
ALTON - Tanjela Johnson is passionate about helping others. Johnson, one of the YWCA’s ten 2025 Women of Distinction, will be honored at the Y’s annual gala for her commitment to the community. She serves as the president of Alton’s chapter of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) , and she works with several other nonprofits in the community to promote voting and help people get their needs met. “When we talk about racism, empowerment, peace, justice, those are things that really have always resonated with me,” Johnson said. “I’ve always been one to make sure that people feel like they just have a peaceful day and a peaceful environment. We are in a society where racism is just still very, very active. And a lot of times when we think about racism, we think about just the hate side of it, but a lot of it is just not being educated or not knowing each other. So being part of all of these different entities, it allows me to get

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Rep. Budzinski Announces Belleville Special Education Teacher as Guest for President Trump's Joint Address

1 year 3 months ago
BELLEVILLE — Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) has announced that Lisa Quandt, a special education teacher from Belleville, will be her guest at President Trump’s Joint Address on March 4, 2025. This invitation comes at a time of heightened scrutiny and criticism of the U.S. public education system, particularly in light of proposed budget cuts by the Trump administration. Lisa Quandt, who has dedicated 32 years to education and is a member of the Illinois Federation of Teachers Chapter 434, began her career as a full-time substitute teacher at Belleville West High School. She later transitioned to a full-time role in the special education department, where she focuses on supporting students with emotional and behavioral disabilities. Quandt also coaches the varsity cheer team and sponsors several extracurricular programs, including the National Honor Society and Student Council. Rep. Budzinski's announcement aligns with the American Federation of Teachers' "Protect

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