South Side Weekly Archives: Millenial Perspective on Media Representation

South Side Weekly Article and Interviews Recently, I published an article in Chicago’s South Side Weekly. The title is “Chicago Millenials Discuss How The City Has Been Depicted On Screen,” which I interviewed people from the south side of Chicago to catalog their views on how forces from entertainment, news, and music have impacted the … Continue reading South Side Weekly Archives: Millenial Perspective on Media Representation →

The Money Tree: My Thoughts on TIF and Mayor Johnson’s $1.25 Billion Dollar Economic Development Plan

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During these last few months, I've witnessed over 48 million dollars in funds go out of affordable housing projects, renovation of schools and parks, transformation of institutions to community centers, and other things that flew over my head yet made me wonder if money grows on trees.

Tanya Dodson: What my Mama taught me

Loving memory of Tanya Dodson

Speak Your Truth: Southside Arts and Activism

Joy Gabrielle, Hostess of Speak Your Truth Open Mic, speaking to attendees February 2019 was an important month. It was Black History Month. It was a crucial month for food stamp recipients, due to Donald Trump's negligence. It was mayoral and aldermanic election season and ended being the first time in Chicago History where a … Continue reading Speak Your Truth: Southside Arts and Activism →

Thoughts on Kim: Update and Fact Check

Meeting Trina “Kim” Townsend Kim was more than what I expected. If I saw her on the street she would be the last woman I would expect to have been a victim of anything, let alone rape. I wonder how I would have perceived her without going to the February 28th CPD Public Board Meeting? … Continue reading Thoughts on Kim: Update and Fact Check →

Drinking Coffee: Welcome to the World of the little coffee shop.

In Chicago there is a movement of barista culture to the south side. Check out my journey on learning the ropes of the cafe!