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North Lawndale Community News youth media reporters conducted a group interview on the subject of violence in the community. In this video, several female youth were interviewed by NLCN youth reporters about youth violence in their neighborhoods. Among the issues being addressed are gang violence and its effects on youth.

In Chicago, young black men and Englewood have become synonymous with violence. Chain of Change Youth Leadership Council member Tiara Epps interviews young men from Englewood about the violence they experience, how the media influences them, and their solutions to what is happening in their neighborhood.

In this video, Chain of Change Youth Leadership Council member Lynda Lopez asks local youth about their experiences with violence in Chicago. Youth share their definitions, personal stories, and solutions to the violence.

Youth of different ages and ethnicities from neighborhoods across the Chicagoland area provide insights into how they define violence. Definitions range from physical and emotional violence to gossip and gang violence.

Reminiscent of the James Kilpatrick & Shana Alexander face-offs called “Point / Counterpoint” on “60 Minutes,” two teens present differing opinions on the unemployment situation among youth in Chicago.

POINT: Teens can find a job; they aren’t enterprising enough and won’t consider jobs that they consider “beneath” them.

Read the Point article here on Google Docs

COUNTERPOINT: Teens cannot find a job, no matter how hard they try. And a job is worth much more than the money it pays.

Read the Counterpoint article here on Google Docs

This PSA focuses on the NUF SAID data about teen unemployment.

This documentary follows three Chicago youths on a Friday night in the summer of 2010. Each was equipped with a flip cam to record their unique experiences as each comes from a different neighborhood and age group in the city. Read more…

Breanna used to live in Humboldt Park, but her family moved away to the north side a few years ago. These days, Breanna enjoys visiting her relatives in Humboldt Park, and skateboarding on the streets on which she grew up. Read more…

Cookie is a teenager from Chicago’s Garfield Park neighborhood, who spends most of her free time in the neighboring Humboldt Park. Cookie reflects on the NUF SAID data on violence, focusing on the perceived “loss of face” that leads many teens to engage in violent actions. Cookie also talks about her everyday life and showcases her singing talent.

Mike lives in Humboldt Park, where he spends most of his free time playing basketball with his friends. Mike reflects on his experience with violence caused by the perceived “loss of face,” referring to the survey responses by other Chicago teenagers. Mike is also a talented singer, performing in the same group as his friend Cookie.