Monthly Archives: August 2012
Making History: Young Female Boxers Follow Their Dreams
By: Ashmar Mandou Laura Esmora, 17, and Victoria Casimiro, 14, are just two young girls with a big dream. The dream of becoming professional boxers one day. “I always liked… Read more
Comcast Ofrece Instrumento Digital para Ayudar a Triunfar a Familias de Bajos Ingresos
Por: Ashmar Mandou ¿Puede usted imaginarse una semana sin Internet? ¿Terrible para usted? ¿Qué tal pasarse sin Internet un día? No hay forma de saber los sucesos mundiales o conectarse… Read more
Windy City Rollers y las Escuelas Públicas de Chicago Trabajan en Equipo para el Receso
Los Windy City Rollers, la liga de derby femenina de Chicago #1 y las Escuelas Públicas de Chicago se unen en una “Campaña de Receso de Equipos” en el regreso… Read more
Shakespeare in the Parks Returns Next Summer
By: Ashmar Mandou After a triumphant debut, the Chicago Park District plans to expand Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks next summer. “The performances were wildly popular, drawing diverse and enthusiastic… Read more
El Primer Festival Taste de Latinoamérica Invade Chicago
Por: Carmen López La cultura latinoamericana ha florecido por años en los barrios de Chicago. Sin embargo, no hay un barrio que sea considerado el centro de la cocina latinoamericana…. Read more
Comcast Offers Digital Tool to Help Low-Income Families Succeed
By: Ashmar Mandou Can you imagine a week without internet? Too terrifying for you? How about going without it for one day? No way to catch up on global events… Read more
Windy City Rollers and Chicago Public Schools Team Up for Recess
The Windy City Rollers, Chicago’s #1 women’s roller derby league, and Chicago Public Schools are partnering for an unprecedented “Recess Equipment Drive” for back-to-school at the Windy City Rollers game… Read more
Shakespeare en los Parques Regresa el Próximo Verano
Por: Ashmar Mandou Después de un triunfante debut, el Distrito de Parques de Chicago planea ampliar su programa de Shakespeare en los Parques, el próximo verano. “Las actuaciones son muy… Read more
First Taste of Latin America Festival Invades Chicago
By: Carmen Lopez Latin American culture has been flourishing in Chicago neighborhoods for years. However, there is no set neighborhood that is considered the center of Latin American cuisine. Therefore,… Read more
Driven and Empowered Youth
Driven and Empowered Youth, Inc. is a 501(c) (3) educational organization located in the Northwest Side of Chicago. Our mission is, “to provide youth and families educational services and access… Read more
