Listen to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” Speech
Take the time to observe Dr. Martin Luther King on this day by listening to his “I Have a Dream” speech. Enjoy!
Happy Birthday Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. would have been 83 years old. Can you imagine what he would say if he saw how Black people have digressed? How they don’t vote even though there were so many people who lost their lives just for that right? And what about this whole “post-racial” thing? He would would Read More →
Apply for the IL Legislative Black Caucus Foundation Undergrad Scholarship
This scholarship is for students seeking an undergraduate degree. Applicants should be an accepted or enrolled student at an accredited institution of higher learning to include community colleges, private institutions and certified vocational training programs. How to Apply: Contact Mrs. Jackie Brown at 217.544.0444. You can also write to the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation Read More →
OccupyTeens: Let’s Put Chicago Teens to Work This Summer
Question: What percentage of young people in Chicago were out of work during the summer 2010? Answer: Approximately 30% of Chicago teens were out of work. This lead to idle minds and even more idle activities. Let’s try to reverse this trend in 2012. What can you do? For starters, try to allocate at least Read More →
What Are Your Favorite Chicago Places?
I’m expanding Shorty to include all of Chicago. I know what I’d like to cover, but let me know what you would like see. What are your favorite Chicago places? What do you like about them? Let me know. Image: datacenterchicago
Neighborhood Libraries Will Be Closed on Mondays
Yep, you read correctly. Neighborhood libraries will be closed on Monday. However, Harold Washington Library Center, the Sulzer Regional Library and the Woodson Regional Library will keep their regular schedules. These closings, along with 181 layoffs, were solutions to the $6.7 million library budget cut. A few questions came to mind. How do these changes Read More →
Work out Free at Chicago Park District from January 3 – 9, 2012
Work out for free from Jan. 3-9, 2012 at any of the Chicago Park District’s 71 fitness centers located throughout the city. If you extend your membership into either a three-month or annual gold card membership will receive a complimentary Nike cinch bag, while supplies last. Visit the Chicago Park District’s site for more information Read More →
Happy 2012….I’m Back!!!
Shorty: Your Chicago South Side is going citywide in 2012. Check us out to learn more.
Happy Holidays & See You Next Year!
As I bring my blogging to an end for the year, I would like to thank you for your support. You are truly appreciated. I will not be responding to comments at this time, so don’t think I am a customer service failure when you do not hear from me. Although I won’t be responding Read More →