April 2021
Firehouse Community Arts Center presents FIREFEST2
In collaboration with 808's & Classmates, West African Dance and Drum, TOG Footwork Team, and Beat Science Live performances Come in person or livestream on YouTube
Find out more »The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 Commemoration Project (CRR19)
Living in a largely ahistorical society contributes to the persistence of racism in America. In Chicago, for instance, shockingly few people know of the city’s worst incident of racial violence, the 1919 Chicago Race Riot, in which 38 people were killed and 537 injured. Fewer still know it played a major role in the segregation that still defines the city. Lack of awareness makes it easier to deny this legacy but moving towards equity demands learning and embracing painful historical…
Find out more »Annual “Be the Healing” Conference
Organic Oneness in collaboration with the CPS Office of Family & Community Engagement, UChicago Education Lab, Peace Hub (UCAN), and other community partners are hosting the Annual "Be the Healing" Conference taking place on April 29 and 30, 2021. The Conference will address topics of systemic racism, intergenerational and historical trauma, mental health and COVID-19, and provide improvement strategies through an inspirational and solution-oriented lens. The conference will be conducted in a two-day virtual format, broken into morning and afternoon…
Find out more »May 2021
New Community Outreach 2021 Garden to Table Program
Volunteer opportunity in Bronzeville! Last year, we wanted to create a restorative space for our Bronzeville neighbors amidst the pandemic where circumstances inevitably perpetuated food insecurity. Our garden, located at Jackie Robinson Elementary, became a space and a means to increase our neighbors' access to free, fresh produce and have safe spaces for social connection. We are excited to implement our second year of the Garden to Table Program, but we need your help! We need volunteers for the various…
Find out more »Unpacking: The History of Racial Criminalization in the American Justice System
A virtual conversation to explore the history of and present day racial criminalization of Black people in the American criminal justice system and how we all have a role to play in radically revolutionizing the system. Click Here to watch and read about our past Unpacking Series Speakers: Khalil Gibran Muhammad is the Ford Foundation Professor of History, Race and Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School, the Suzanne Young Murray Professor at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Studies, and Director…
Find out more »Mariano’s Family Day Vaccination Event!
To schedule your appointment: http://www.marianos.com/rx/covid-eligibility (and enter zip code 60653 when prompted.) Let's get back to spending time with family! Get Vaccinated at the Mariano's Family Day Event! Mariano's Bronzeville invites you to celebrate family by joining us for a Family Day vaccination event. You're welcome to bring any family member over the age of 18 for COVID-19 vaccination. Appointment preferred, but not required. Vaccinations are offered at no cost, regardless of insurance and immigration status. Date: May 7, 2021…
Find out more »Kindness Campaign Impact Center Grand Opening
Please join us as we celebrate the Grand Opening of our newly opened impact center. 2021 Outstanding Partner Recipients Honored Food and Beverages Silent Auction and Raffle to support impact.
Find out more »BUILD Annual Gala
Livestream Program on May 19, plus three unique Gala Pre-Events: one virtual, inviting you to join restorative justice circles on Zoom (Friday, May 14); and two in-person for the vaccinated and/or comfortably masked on the BUILD campus itself, (Saturday mornings 10-11:30am, May 8 and 15), for those who want to experience BUILD in person more directly, meet our staff and youth, and hear their stories. Plus: Plant the Peace Garden for spring Meet the BUILD Chickens Collaborate on big public…
Find out more »M.A.S.S. 6th Annual Memorial Day Peace Event
Food, fun and ponies from Friendly Farms Cotton candy, snow cones and popcorn!
Find out more »Self-Advocacy & Healthcare
Have you ever wondered what to ask during a doctor's visit, or felt confused as to what services you're entitled to receive? Come and join us as experts in the field share how to feel prepared and in charge of your health care.
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