Tag: Chicago Peace Fellows

We invite you to join us for the 2023 Goldin Institute Annual Summer GATHERing on XX from YY to ZZ at ABCD place. This year we’ll celebrate those on the… Continue reading Goldin Institute Summer GATHERing: The Power of Solidarity

On March 28, the LUV Institute arranged for 60 middle and high school students to travel to Little Rock, Arkansas, to learn about the Little Rock Nine, the group of nine Black students who enrolled at the formerly all-white Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1957.

By Gresë Sermaxhaj, Communications Associate The girl in this picture is Malia Causey, a nine-year-old from the Austin community in Chicago who lost her brother, Malik, to gun violence in… Continue reading Camp Duncan Brings Social Engagement and Smiles to Chicago’s Youth

By: Zeki Salah, Communications Associate A global grassroots robotics initiative, One Team Two Continents, brought thirteen South African students to Chicago in March to participate in a FIRST robotics competition.… Continue reading Teaching the Importance of Pluralism and Social Inclusion through Robotics

By Gresë Sermaxhaj, Communications Associate The community of South Side Chicago will soon have a new center serving them: Spark Center, thanks to the tireless contribution of Jennifer Maddox, Executive… Continue reading Spark Center: A New Community Resource Center for South Side Chicago

By Gresë Sermaxhaj, Communications Associate 2021 Chicago Peace Fellow, Dr. Dorothy Towns-Thompson and her daughter, Antonette Parker, a teacher, recently co-authored three books on Black history and handwriting for children of all… Continue reading A Reflection on Black History through Handwriting: An Interview with Dr. Dorothy Thompson

by Travis Rejman, Executive Director The Goldin Institute invites you to learn about each of our 2023 Chicago Peace Fellows representing 14 community areas across the city.  Founded in 2019 in… Continue reading Meet the 2023 Chicago Peace Fellows

By: Zeki Salah, Communications Associate The Black Star Project recently partnered with BDM Sports & Education Project to send Chicago students to Salt Lake City to learn about careers in… Continue reading Black Star Project Showcases Careers in Sports at the NBA All-Star Weekend

By: Zeki Salah, Communications Associate On Saturday, February 11th, 400 self-care boxes were distributed to 400 girls across the neighborhoods of Bronzeville, Englewood, North Lawndale, and Austin areas. The boxes… Continue reading LOV Day 2023 Instills Purpose, Passion, and Perseverance

By: Michael Henderson, Director, Mutual Aid Collaborative Generation NOW was conceived by Messiah Equiano, a 2021 Chicago Peace Fellow, and aims to provide opportunities for young people to work on… Continue reading Generation Now 2.0: A Mutual Aid Collaborative Talk Show for Teens Produced by Teens