Written By: Kevin Alcaide “One does not sell the Earth, upon which people walk” (Crazy Horse, Oglala Lakota War Chief, 1875). The YAOTL group visited a prairie preserve by Ashland and 55th, in Chicago’s Back of the Yards neighborhood. The purpose of the trip was to learn the History of the Chicago River. Adam [...]
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Jan 23
Jan 23
Public Transit and Working with Politicians
By: Brenda B. This summer as part of my youth internship at LVEJO I worked with the Public Transit campaign. I have got to say I definitely did not know what to expect. It was the first time I had worked on that specific campaign so I had a lot to learn. The main [...]
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El Sitio Celotex…. Un Parque Seguro y Saludable Pa’ la Comunidad!
En Septiembre, los organisadores de LVEJO me dijieron que la ciudad compró el sitio Celotex de la señora loca que era dueña. Fue un momento agridulce para mí, era dulce, porque “nosotros” por fin tenemos el terreno para construir el parque y amargo debido a que tomó cerca de seis años para comprar el sitio, [...]
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Youth go to Bioneers..
Bioneers was a chance to learn new things about topics we all can relate to, such as Food sovereignty and education. This event was made possible thanks to Peter Schwartzman a professor at Knox College. I’m thankful to Selene, the Urban Land Organizer at LVEJO for inviting me on this trip. The First [...]
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youth unite in creative activism
“Non-violence is not inaction. It is not discussion. It is not for the timid or weak…non-violence is hard work. It is the willingness to sacrifice. It is the patience to win.” –Cesar Chavez. If you have passed by Gary School on 31st street this summer you probably have noticed a mural in the works there. [...]
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little village youth embark on healthy Communities Annitiative
On October 14 youth coordinator Raquel Nunez and Youth organizer Caroling Macias went to a convening with fellow cohort members within the fcyo healthy communities initiative. The initiative focus’s on youth organizing around ensuring access to healthy, affordable and culturally relevant food in low-income communities like Little Village. While at the convening youth groups from [...]
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Skate Jam!
For Immediate Release Attention: News Assignment PRESS RELEASE Press Contacts: Raquel Nunez, 773-341-6459, youth@lvejo.org Kim Wasserman, 773-656-5099, coordinator@lvejo.org Office: 773-762-6991, office@lvejo.org 5th Annual Skate In The Hood & Green For The People What/ When: Sat, Aug. 27th, 2011 Event starts at 12 p.m. and ends at 6 p.m. Green For The People 12 p.m. to [...]
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