Research & Writing Interns Needed for Shorty

Intern Wanted

Ideal interns will be high school and college students with good writing skills, creative minds and pleasant personalities.  A strong interest in learning more about the diverse communities that make up Chicago’s South Side is essential. Must be comfortable searching the internet and have a good handle on Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and Skype.  Can work alone or with a team.

Responsibilities

  • Read community newspapers, blogs and other sources for relevant information to post on the site.
  • Write brief introductions to topics

The time commitment for these assignments is 3-5 hours per week and should include reading, researching and writing.  Interns are responsible for meeting weekly goals.

This is an unpaid internship. High school students can get credit for service learning hours. College students can get also get credit, but approval but be provided prior to beginning the project.

Interested persons should submit a resume and two (2) writing samples to shorty@goshorty.net. The writing samples can be uploaded documents or links to online sources.

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This is Why We Need to Know the Judges We Vote for During Elections

After viewing this video, you will understand why we need to know the judges we vote for during elections. Keep in mind that the same judge you don’t know that you vote for today may be the same judge that sends you and or children to jail tomorrow.

What are your thoughts about this situation? Would you had done the same thing? What do you think you should be done now?

Southeast Chicago Environmental Town Hall Meeting – January 27, 2011

Southeast Chicago Environmental Meeting

Off 63rd with Garrard McClendon – Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. on WYCC Channel 20

Garrard McClendon is back with his new TV show, Off 63rd. This show will highlight all things good in Chicago. He’ll even treat us to good news and happenings on the South Side – something you rarely see on mainstream media. Be sure to check him out every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. on WYCC Channel 20!

Off 63rd with Garrard McClendon

Protest Against Banking Practices that Will Harm Your Community – Monday, January 24, 2011

Otis Monroe, the founder of The Monroe Foundation and Community Reinvestment Organizing Project (COP), needs your support with protecting the community from harmful banking practices! He is holding a call to action meeting to stop Chase from charging fees that will greatly affect low income communities. He also wants you to say no to urban bank partnership branch office closings. The meeting will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Bronzeville Visitor Information Center, 411 E. 35th Street (35th & King Drive), on Monday, January 24, 2011.

Contact Otis Monroe at 773.315.9720 for more details.

Community Reinvestment Organization Project