The Deborahs Support Parents of Young Victims of Violence
August 16th, 2011 by Shorty
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.
Psychology Summer Program at IIT – Deadline May 31, 2011
May 21st, 2011 by Shorty
This summer, Illinois Institute of Technology Institute of Psychology is offering “Psychology in Everyday Life” to introduce high school students to the profession of psychology. The one week workshop will be a rich learning experience designed to help students make the connection between psychological principles and human behavior in everyday life. Students will acquire a broad array of facts about the developing child, the aging adult and everything else that occurs across the lifespan. Cost $485 (some scholarships available)
Monday, June 13 to Friday, June 17, 2011 and Monday, June 20 to Friday, June 24, 2011
Applications are due on Tuesday, May 31, 2011.
Applications are due on Tuesday, May 31, 2011.
Contact: Kristin Moriarty 312.567.3502 kmoriar2@iit.edu
Protest Against Banking Practices that Will Harm Your Community – Monday, January 24, 2011
January 24th, 2011 by ShortyOtis 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.
Joyland Park was The Little Known Black History Fact on Tom Joyner
November 18th, 2010 by Shorty
Joyland Park, the only African-American-owned amusement park in Chicago, was the Little Known Black History Fact on the Tom Joyner Morning Show on yesterday. Located at 3301 S. Wabash in Bronzeville, Joyland Park existed from approximately 1923 – 1925.
Read more about Joyland Park on Black America Web News. Check out the ad I found from the Chicago Defender in 1923.
Shorty’s note: Great things have and continue to happen on the South Side. Unfortunately, many stories are never told because negativity sells for mainstream media. I get that. However, I am NOT mainstream media and there are millions of untold stories of greatness on the South Side. And I’m on a mission to get as many out as possible.
Successful Students at Overton Elementary School
October 31st, 2010 by ShortyTeachers at Overton Elementary School in the Bronzeville community on Chicago’s South Side have put forth much effort to help improve the educational levels of their students. With the help of programs and games created by the Mind Research Institute, it has been done. Check out the video below.
Do you feel as proud as I do about the successes of the young people?
I want to thank my friend, Tasha Clopton-Stubbs, a fourth grade teacher at Overton, for sharing this video. If you know of other South Side schools with successful students and programs, be sure to share them with Shorty.
Note: I am promoting students and staff achievement at Overton Elementary School, a Chicago Public School on the South Side and not the Mind Research Institute. However, if the Mind Research Institute wants to pay me to start promoting their programs, I’m willing to do it. 
Free Concert for Youth at The Bronzeville Community Club House
March 8th, 2010 by Shorty
All students interested in writing music are encouraged to attend this free concert provided by the University of Chicago students. The concert will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Bronzeville Community Clubhouse at 3847 S. Giles Avenue.
Refreshments will be served!!
Silas Purnell Destination College Fair – March 6th
March 5th, 2010 by Shorty
Silas Purnell Destination College Fair for 6th- through 12th-grade Students
Saturday, March 6, 2010
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Black Star Project
3509 S. King Drive, Suite 2B
Chicago, Illinois
These colleges have confirmed their participation in the Silas Purnell College Fair:
Chicago State University
City Colleges of Chicago
De Paul University
Eastern Illinois University
East-West University
Governor’s State University
Illinois College of Optometry
Illinois Institute of Technology
Northeastern Illinois University
Northwestern University
University of Chicago
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
University of Illinois at Chicago
United States Marines
Westwood College
Xavier University in New Orleans
The purpose of this college resource fair is to offer students the opportunity to:
- Learn about various college options and opportunities
- Gather information about course listings, life on campus, and financial aid at colleges and universities
- Talk with staff or current students about life on their college campuses
For more information or to RSVP, please call Ivory Harris at 773.285.9600 or email smp@blackstarproject.org.
The Soul of Bronzeville at DuSable Museum
February 5th, 2010 by ShortyThe Bronzeville Community boasts a rich African American cultural history. Originally known as the Black Metropolis, it became home to many Black people who fled the south in search of better opportunities in Chicago during the Great Northern Migration between 1910 and 1920.
Bronzeville gained its name by the skin color of its residents. This little factor could not stop the greatness that resided within its borders. Ida B. Well, Bessie Coleman, Sam Cooke, Lou Rawl and Jesse Binga are just a few of the geniuses from this community.
To ensure that these memories continue, the DuSable Museum will exhibit “The Soul of Bronzeville: The Regal, Club DeLisa and The Blues” through June 27, 2010. Curated by Gregg Parker, original photographs, instruments, personal memorabilia, music and moving footage will be shared.
Visit www.dusablemuseum.org for more information about the exhibit, hours, and rates.