The Deborahs Support Parents of Young Victims of Violence
The Deborah Movement, an arm of The Black Star Project, is a group of concerned citizens that support the families of young people that are victims of violence. Listen to my interview with Claudette Rednic, the Lead Servant of the Deborahs, to find out more about who the organization and what they do.
My Interview with Claudette Redic, the Lead Servant of the Deborahs
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The Deborahs in Action
Shorty: Your Chicago South Side Resource is partnering with We Are Not Alone -No Estamos Solos “to tell stories about the everyday heroes, the well-known community groups and all organizations, whether large or small, who are doing their best to deal with the violence and the problems that nurture it.” Visit Chicago is the World to learn more about the program and how you can contribute.
Not-So-Cool Statements in “The City of Big Shoulders” by Robert G. Spinney
No disrespect to Robert G. Spinney, the author of The City of Big Shoulders: A History of Chicago, but he said a few no-so-cool things to me. I wonder if he really thought about them before he wrote them. On the surface, he sounded like he may have had good intentions, but the reality is, Read More →
Seeking Chicago Roller Skaters 50 & Older for a Roller Skating Project
If you know of 50-somethings and older who used to roller skate in Chicago, or who still does, please let me know. I am having the hardest time finding anything on roller skating, so any assistance would be greatly appreciated. In the meantime, check out the late Dr. Margaret Burroughs, the Founder of DuSable Museum Read More →
Marcie’s Live Blog from Comic Con Chicago – August 13, 2011
ComicCon Chicago
Marcie’s Live Blog from Comic Con Chicago – August 12, 2011
ComicCon Chicago
Seeking Youth Organizations on the South & West Sides Committed to Non-Violence
I am partnering with We Are Not Alone – No Estamos Solos to report the stories of youth organizations committed to non-violence. They must be located on the South and West sides of Chicago. If you know of any, please let me know. Thanks for your support! Image: negros chronicle
Bud Billiken Parade – Saturday, August 13th
The Bud Billiken Parade and Picnic, the oldest and largest African American parade in the United States, will be held on Saturday, August, 2011. The parade route begins around 39th & King Drive and ends near 55th & King Dr. at Washington Park. Can you believe it’s been 82 years since Robert S. Abbott, Read More →
Totally Positive Productions is Totally Anti-Youth Violence
In August 1993, a group of young people decided they wanted to help their peers replace negative attitudes about their lives and their communities with positive, constructive attitudes. From the vision of these young people along with the support of Mr. Tajudeena Jones, Totally Positive Productions (TPP) was born. Mr. Jones, the Founder of Read More →