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Young Dancer From The South Side Receives Acceptance Letter From The Juilliard School
Eighteen-year-old Amari Frazier lives in Chicago’s Chatham neighborhood on the south side and has been dancing almost as long as he has been alive. Frazier is currently a senior at The Chicago Academy for the Arts and after graduation, he plans to go on to continue his dance training at The Juilliard School in New York City.
Third District Police Officers Partner With Local College To Host Healthy Cooking Lessons
Staff and students from Kennedy-King College’s Washburne Culinary and Hospitality Institute along with officers from the Chicago Police Department’s (CPD) Third District come together on May 11 from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. to host their monthly Healthy Plates with the Police event.
Panel Of Activists Discuss The Impact Of Race And Place On Young Adults In Chicago
The City Club of Chicago recently collaborated with the University of Chicago Office of Civic Engagement to co-host Race & Place: Young Adults and the Future of Chicago, a panel discussion on how young adults experience the city based on their ethnicity and location.
Citizen Honors South Side Educator For Teacher Appreciation Week
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week across the U.S. and while there are a number of stellar teachers working in the City of Chicago, one stands out against the rest for her dedication to meeting the needs of her students and adapting with their changing interests to keep them engaged.
South Suburban Teacher And Author Provides Mentorship And Culturally Responsive Education
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week across the country and there is one south suburban teacher that has gone above and beyond to connect with his students. First generation Ghanian American, Samuel Agyarko Jr. teaches at Thornwood High School and is committed to providing culturally responsive learning experiences for his students along with offering them mentorship.
SENSES TO SOUL SCHOOL OF MUSIC PROVIDES AFFORDABLE MUSIC LESSONS IN SOUTH SUBURBS
Senses to Soul School of Music is located on 150 W. 168th St. in South Holland and is owned by Allen Kern who is committed to providing affordable music lessons to young people and adults in Chicago’s Greater Southland area. Through Sense to Soul, Kern helps his students achieve their own personal development as they develop their musical gifts.
Tutors and participants needed for Adult Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Program
The program is structured to train volunteers to become one-on-one tutors for adults in need of basic literacy skills. Instruction in basic literacy includes the development of phonetic reading skills combined with communication skills. SSC is encouraging residents to take this opportunity to volunteer as a tutor or encourage someone you know to take advantage of the free program.
Annual Health And Medical Careers Conference Exposes Young People To Careers In Medicine
On May 18th, the I Am Abel Foundation will host it’s Fourth Annual Health And Medical Careers Conference at Rush University Medical Center in the Searle Conference Center, 1725 W. Harrison St., for aspiring physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals and their parents.
Substituting healthy plant proteins for red meat lowers risk for heart disease
Diets that replaced red meat with healthy plant proteins led to decreases in risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Purdue University.
SOUTH SHORE NATURE SANCTUARY HOSTS MONTHLY STEWARDSHIP DAYS
Many people from across the city know of the historic South Shore Cultural Center located on 7059 S. South Shore Dr., but what some might not know about this ornate 100-year-old building is that it sits on a 65-acre park that is home to a golf course, tennis courts, a lakefront beach, and the South Shore Nature Sanctuary.
South Side Students Travel To Morocco For Spring Break
Nine students from Lindblom Math and Science Academy in Englewood recently returned from their spring break trip to Morocco where they were able to visit five cities, live with local families, and practice their Arabic in real life situations and with native Arabic speakers.
Strategy Analytics: Majority of US Homes Will Have Smart Speaker Next Year
There will be more US homes with smart speakers than without by the end of next year, according to the latest projections from Strategy Analytics.
Third Annual Dance For Our Lives Event Will Take Place Just Before Memorial Day Weekend
Across the country, Memorial Day Weekend is often regarded as the official start of summer but in Chicago with the start of Summer comes the beginning of an uptick in violent crime. In order to advocate for a safe and peaceful summer, the third annual Dance For Our Lives weekend-long event will take place on May 18 and 19 at the Breakthrough FamilyPlex, 3219 W. Carroll Ave., in East Garfield Park.
Cook County Treasurer Sets Up Shop On The South Side To Provide Assistance Before Tax Sale
For the entire month of April, staff members from the Cook County Treasurer’s Office have been stationed at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition’s headquarters, 930 E. 50th St., to assist local homeowners with their property tax questions and problems.
