Chicago activist Jasmine Velasquez recently joined the Black Lives Matter protest in downtown Chicago on May 30, 2020 because she “believes in demanding change,” and she also mentioned that “being a part of it was very powerful.”
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Principle Barbers located on 3820 Ogden Ave, Chicago Ill., opened nearly two years ago and has been offering relaxed haircut experience in the North Lawndale neighborhood. Inside, owner and barber, Bobby Price, outfitted the the shop with couches, a flatscreen television and a ping pong table for clients to enjoy before sitting on the barber’s chair for their cut.
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On Saturday, October 19th, Artists, students, residents and all those looking to get into a spooky mood for the Halloween holiday came together for the Art in the Dark parade on State Street in Downtown Chicago.
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On Friday Sep 21, 2019 thousands of students in the Chicagoland area ditched their classrooms and took to the streets to demand U.S. government to increase their efforts to combat climate change.
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Thousands gathered at Montrose Harbour at 11am on Sept 21 to participate in the Out of the Darkness Chicagoland’s Walk, joining a nationwide movement organized by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention that seek to promote awareness and raise funds for suicide prevention.
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North Lawndale residents are doing many things to combat violence in the area. Their actions range from enjoying local sporting events to peace gatherings to help with relief and starting conversations, which builds a place where North Lawndale residents are able to advocate for a better life.
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The Taste of Chicago is a large food festival, held annually in Grant Park . The event
brings a variety of food, games, vendors. For many attending, child safety could be an
underlying concern among the minds of parents.
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Many cite the Taste of Chicago as the biggest food festival in the world, with many kinds of delicious food all in one place.. For Zhen Heinemann, director of Visitors Experiences at the Taste of Chicago, it’s important to have accessibility be a main focus for the festival.
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The Taste of Chicago consisted of 82 eateries including a multitude of Asian cuisine. Yet, some reflected the “Americanized” version of it. Asian Americans can tell the difference.
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