June Reflections: Pride Month & Juneteenth Celebrations
Notes from Sarah Daniels, ICOY’s Chief of Staff: Historically, Juneteenth has been an under-recognized and under-celebrated holiday, but in recent years, it has grown…
Coming Around Full Circle
I grew up on the south side of Chicago. My mother always emphasized the importance of staying engaged in youth organizations. She felt as…
Meet the Rising. Elevating. And. Leading. (R.E.A.L.) Youth Initiative
Background of the R.E.A.L. Youth Initiative Rising. Elevating. And. Leading. Youth Initiative (R.E.A.L.) is an unassociated group facilitated by previously incarcerated young people. It…