Teens Take Back the Block’s Story

Too many young people in Chicago see stories about their neighborhoods on the news that don’t reflect the neighborhood THEY know. The headlines aren't about their favorite parks or corner stores, the community gardens, and block parties. Chicago Stories on the Block is changing that. Young people 15-24 years old from Englewood, Back of the Yards, South Shore, and Lawndale gather to tell THEIR stories and also start to learn about the communities around them. Then, those stories become part of a mural and music. We talk to David Gonzalez from the program.

Guest: David Gonzalez-Executive Director, Port Ministries which runs Chicago Stories on the Block

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