Hope Chicago makes strides in raising college enrollment on South and West sides
In 2022, former Chicago Public Schools CEO Janice Jackson announced a $1 billion scholarship program to get more students into college.
Micah Yason
Producer, Reset
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Celebrating AAPI musicians in Chicago’s music scene
Three Chicago-based artists share their journey making music and art, and shout out their favorite AAPI artists.
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Diaspora Chicago pop-up explores Caribbean cuisine
This month’s pop-up will be held May 30 at the Blind Barber in Fulton Market.
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How to grow meaningful representation, visibility of AAPI communities
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are seeing significant gains in representation. But what do AAPI communities want to do with that?
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Breaking barriers to culturally-informed health care for AAPI communities
A panel of experts weigh in on cultural and structural barriers to mental and physical health care for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
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What Asian American youth need to thrive
Stereotypes around being academically gifted and inclined are hurting Asian and Asian American students.
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The First 12 Weeks of Parenthood
The experience of parenthood is both common and unknown. Celebrated yet isolating. Fulfilling but tiring.
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Keep your eyes peeled for these upcoming summer films
From new movies like “Barbie” to highly anticipated remakes like “The Little Mermaid,” some big movies hit screens this summer.
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot says farewell to City Hall
Monday, May 8 marked the start of Lori Lightfoot’s final week as mayor of Chicago, and she delivered a goodbye address.
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Stalled trains in Hammond, Indiana, are putting people in danger
Trains could be stopped for hours or days, forcing students to climb over or crawl under them to get to school.
