A few years ago I was seeking information about Fun Town, the last amusement park on the South Side and in the city. That was probably my most popular post on this site because a lot of people miss that […]
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Global Girls & TechGYRLS Rule on the South Side
Girl rule! No really. Don’t believe me? Check out my article about Global Girls, Inc. that was published in the Chicago Independent Bulletin newspaper and the article about YWCA’s TechGYRLS that was published in the Chicago Defender.
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Before the World Knew Gabby Douglas , the South Side Had Kaylan Earls
Yes, you read correctly. Before the world had Gabby Douglas, the South Side had its own gymnastics champ, Kaylan Earls. She is one of our hidden treasures you’re going learn about to day. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08-XvvnkOAQ This intelligent and talented Chicago native […]
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Poem: Black Women Firsts by 7th Grader Imani Reed
Imani Reed is a 7th grader at Chicago Public Schools. Her poem was submitted with permission by her proud tutor, Rowena Mason. You took our hearts with you when you soared to the stars. Now, Mae Jamison, you’re back on […]
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15 Most Powerful Women on the South Side
Women are a powerful force and they rarely get the credit they deserve. Living on Chicago’s South Side reduces their chances for mainstream media coverage because many are not yet Oprah rich; they are not politicians; and they are not […]
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