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 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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Weekend experience on Native land
As I got ready for my journey to North Dakota with the YAOTL crew for the 16th Protecting Mother Earth Conference I didn’t know what to expect. I knew it was going to be a long and tiring trip from Chicago to North Dakota, but nonetheless I was going to make the best of it. [...]
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BATTLING MEDIA INJUSTICE WITH THE POWER OF WORDS
Fighting to get the truth out because there is so much miscommunication…. Relations fakin that they’re spreading the message Misquoting the people to get the attention they need, trying to feed Off of your reactions. The same actions that lead you to believe violence has become something normal. Fighting your own people for the jobs [...]
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Open Mic!
The youth at LVEJO along with the ollin youth group put on an Open Mic to raise funds for the 4th annual Little Village Youth Forum. We had a great turn out and will be having another fundraiser Open Mic on March 18 . Enjoy the pics!
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Open letter: A right to a safe and civil education
March 22, 2010 To Whom It May Concern: As you may know, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and their allies in the non-profit sector are working on the Illinois Safe and Civil Schools Act, a legislative effort to address youth-on-youth violence in Illinois’ schools. As a collection of youth-centered organizing initiatives deeply committed [...]
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