Narrowing the digital divide in Chicago
12th of October 2010
‘Visions of Humboldt’ video by Community TV Network
Youth documentarians examine the measures taken to protect Latino culture in Chicago’s Humbolt Park neighborhood. This listing includes two videos that are part of a documentary produced by youth working with Community TV Network.
‘Jibaritos’ video by Community TV Network
Chicago youth filmmakers visit Borinquen Restaraunt in Humbolt Park to learn how to make a Jibarito, a popular sandwich that combines Puerto Rican and Chicago culture.
Art Exhibit Celebrates Healing
Everyone Matters encourages visitors to look, listen, talk, and reexamine mental and behavioral health.
‘My Hood Humboldt Park’ video by Community TV Network
Luis lives in the Humboldt Park neighborhood in Chicago, and he’s seen a lot of changes in his community. He’s proud of and knowledgeable about the historic roots of his hood. Check out his story a video produced for CTVN in 2007 by youth filmmakers from Humboldt Park.
8th of October 2010
Voting begins early in Humboldt Park
Early voting in Chicago begins the day after Columbus Day, October 12th. This article provides information on early voting sites in Humboldt Park.
Smart Communities Launch Event Bringing Technology to Humboldt Park
The Chicago Smart Communities Program will host their official lauch in Humboldt Park with a technology expo featuring more than 10 stations showing community residents how they can use technology in their everyday life.
7th of October 2010
‘Dare to Dream’ Gala gives birth to new shelter in Humboldt Park
The AXIS teen boy’s shelter will not only provide the basic necessities of food, clothing and shelter, but also job and life skills training to homeless young men in Humboldt Park.
5th of October 2010
Humboldt Park Dean Accepts National Excellence Award
The Humboldt Park Vocational Center and its nursing program Carreras en Salud were recently honored by US Secretary of Labor, Hilda Solis and the Excelencia in Education organization at a ceremony in Washington DC.
4th of October 2010
Congressman Gutiérrez and Chicago District Post Master Unveil Julia De Burgos Stamp
Official unveiling of a new US stamp honoring renowned Puerto Rican poet, Julia de Burgos in Humboldt Park.