Two major news announcements were made in Chicago on Friday. And I find a striking and sickening parallel between them. The first piece of buried news was the release of the available video of the shooting of an unarmed, 18-year-old Black “man” last week at the hands of a Chicago Police officer. The second was the announcement that 480 Chicago…
Month: August 2016
2016 Back to School Guide
Back to school season is near. In an effort to helps parents prepare for the new year, DNA Info has curated a neighborhood guide with tips and info tailored to your community. Click here to access guide.
One, Two, Sallie Mae is Waiting for You…
I am a first generation college graduate who didn’t have a plan. I attended a diverse, magnet elementary school in Brighton Park and received a very different education than some of my peers in Englewood. Scoring above average on the IOWA test and getting good grades afforded me the opportunity to be accepted to one of the best high schools…
Level the Odds for Black and Latino Students
I am growing increasingly bothered and bored by the stories of Black or Latino students who excel in schools around high crime, poverty stricken areas, that describe them as having “beat the odds.” It has become this sensationalized story that is not even unique anymore.Beating the odds should not have to be the case. Society should have the same expectations…
Englewood barber fights back against violence with free haircuts
Sunni Ali Powell didn’t allow the fatal shooting that occurred at his barbershop in Englewood in May (2016) force him to close the doors. The clientele has dropped and members of the community exclaim not to feel safe, but Powell’s Barbershop on 63rd Racine remains open. This weekend Powell launched a ceasefire movement to reduce violence in Englewood by giving…