Since I moved to the Little Village neighborhood, I’ve discovered new food gems! Here is a list of my favorite restaurants in both Pilsen and Little Village. No particular order of course!
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With Chicago’s winter weather behind us, there isn’t a better way to kick-off the new season than attending a good ole ball game. Fortunately, Chicago is home to not only one, but two of the most historic franchises in Major League Baseball (MLB) each with its own stadium and different atmospheres with plenty of eateries and bars to check out before heading into the ballgame.
One of the most celebrated and established traditions in the Windy City is The Taste of Chicago; an event that mixes food and culture into a melting pot that has allowed Chicago to be one of the most important tourist selections in the country. Delicious food and summertime Chicago is a match made in heaven, and “The Taste” wants to get you through the pearly gates.
When I was a little girl I lived on the South Side of Chicago. My family and I would wake up early every Sunday morning and trudge our Sunday’s best to Austin Church of Christ, my papa’s small little church on the West Side. On our way there, we always pass this hotel planted on the corner of W. Jackson Blvd. and S. Sacramento Blvd.
The Jett Hawkins Act has been passed to help stop discimination for hair styles in Illinois schools. But the real question is: Can we be doing more for young adults in the Chicagoland area?
International Women's Day is celebrated every year on March 8th, it is a global holiday that commemorates the cultural, political, and societal achievements of women.
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I remember vividly my mother speaking to me about the films and television she watched in her day. She spoke of watching Good Times on weekday afternoons after school, growing up in Louisville’s Newburg area as a child. Then in her teenhood she turned to 227.
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In the wake of the state of Illinois and the city of Chicago’s lift of its mask and proof of vaccination mandate, the United Center has taken the initiative to reconstruct its guidelines by easing its in-arena COVID-19 guidelines by making masks optional for attendees. Anyone visiting the United Center must provide proof of vaccination or negative test to step into the venue.
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“At the end of the day, we can endure much more than we think we can.”
This quote from Frida Kahlo has always inspired strength in me.
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March 8th may be International Women’s Day, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t important events happening throughout the month.
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The West Side of Chicago holds a special place in my heart and you know what else does? Black women. Today, I celebrate International Women’s Day by highlighting Samantha Callender, the new Delores McCain and Terry Dean Community Narrative Reporter for Austin Weekly.
I kinda love my block, but sometimes it feels like a sundown town.
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Growing up, I found myself being able to connect to programs on television where I saw myself represented. Diversity and inclusion is the difference between someone feeling left out, and someone feeling accepted and safe. For a very long time, popular entertainment programs lacked even the basic level of representation.
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In honor of Black History Month, it’s important to highlight individuals whose contributions to society have a generational impact. Ida B. Wells is such an individual. She was an American investigative journalist, educator, and early leader in the American civil rights movement until her death on March 25, 1931. It was through her courageous fight for justice for African Americans in the face of harm that she helped make lasting change.
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A quaint but active stretch of commerce and residences along Chicago Avenue can expect a major facelift soon thanks to a large investment from the city’s INVEST South/West initiative.
For Chicagoans, the recycling process is often shrouded in mystery. COVID-19 led to an increase in overall personal waste, yet recycling rates in Chicago have been falling for years.
As the year is coming to the end, I have a playlist of the best songs of 2021. In my opinion the list as follows:
It has been a little over three months since children attending Chicago Public Schools (CPS) have returned to in-person learning. This once typical task has become a challenging adjustment for some students as they continue to struggle with COVID-19 pandemic related issues and challenges.
Everyday I take the Chicago Transit Authority 52 Kedzie bus route to group therapy. I always sit in the back, on the left side, two rows away from the door. My purse is usually clenched between my arms, resting on my lap like a mother holding their child.