‘Co-op’ teaches kids green business
ABC 7 News covered an After School Program in Humboldt Park that has progressed from teaching underserved children arts education to growing a social enterprise that teaches the business of living green.
20th of September 2010
La Crucifixion de Don Pedro Mural Restoration Completed
On Friday, September 3rd on the corner of North Ave and Artesian the Puerto Rican community gathered to celebrate the completion of the nine year struggle to save a historic mural in Humboldt Park.
17th of September 2010
Running Through the West Side at Night
Huffington Post article: Running Through the West Side at Night
15th of September 2010
New Book Available from the Puerto Rican Cultural Center
During the month of April 2010, Batey Urbano youth taught multimedia and engaged African American youth, ages 13-17, from the west side of Humboldt Park in a discussion on community-building, technology, stereotypes and their dreams. Listen to them speak about their dreams and hopes for contributing to making their community a better place.
1st of September 2010
Everyone Matters an art exhibit celebrating personal healing and empowerment in Humboldt Park
Opening October 8th, the Everyone Matters exhibit showcases the artwork of over 70 Humboldt Park community residents sharing personal messages of resilience and positive life choices where art becomes a tool for empowerment and healing.
13th of August 2010
Photos From The Block
View images from the recent B’Ball on the Block event at Association House. These pictures were taken by some of the youth participating in the event.
6th of August 2010
After Thirty Years, a Patriot Comes Home
The longest-held Puerto Rican political prisoner in United States prisons, Carlos Alberto Torres, was released on parole and was welcomed by over 500 people
2nd of July 2010
West Humboldt Park Farmer’s Market a Success
Locally grown produce, cooking demonstrations, other merchandise and more is on hand at the monthly farmer’s market
9th of November 2009
Clinicians, Health Organizers Challenge Feds
At the Humboldt Park Health Forum, participants talked about what health care reform might mean for the community