3rd Ward Ald. Pat Dowell would like to have Buckhorn Park named in honor of Hadiya Pendleton, who's death last year, placed national spotlight on Chicago's gun violence.

3rd Ward Ald. Pat Dowell would like to have Buckhorn Park named in honor of Hadiya Pendleton, who's death last year, placed national spotlight on …

Published on April 16, 2014
Hadiya Pendleton

Hadiya Pendleton

Published on April 16, 2014
Lyndon B. Johnson shake hands with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. after signing the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Lyndon B. Johnson shake hands with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. after signing the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Published on April 16, 2014
The AAHH! FEST, will be held September 20-21, 2014 at 6300 S. Hayes Drive. Day One will feature a diverse, all-star line-up of talent from across the country and Chicago. Day Two, will be curated by Kanye West’ foundation, Donda’s House, and showcase Chicago’s aspiring talent. The AAHH! FEST will also host a job-shadowing program, which allows youth to learn operations connected to producing a high-level outdoor special event.

The AAHH! FEST, will be held September 20-21, 2014 at 6300 S. Hayes Drive. Day One will feature a diverse, all-star line-up of talent from …

Published on April 16, 2014
“We’ve been having violence too long unanswered, we’ve been having joblessness too long unanswered, for the people brave enough to try and present solutions it’s time to step forward” - Rhymefest

“We’ve been having violence too long unanswered, we’ve been having joblessness too long unanswered, for the people brave enough to try and present solutions it’s …

Published on April 16, 2014
“I don’t have all the answers but …if we can help our young people get some of these jobs, I guarantee you it will help with some of the violence. This is our time right now, this is our time to change, [and] we have to be the change.” – Common

“I don’t have all the answers but …if we can help our young people get some of these jobs, I guarantee you it will help …

Published on April 16, 2014