The newly formed Citizens United for Harvey's Youth, a local community group, held their inaugural talent show to highlight young people and connect them to better opportunities.
The HWH wants to tell stories about young creatives in the city. And, we need your help.
True Star Media, a media company that explores youth people to careers in media and journalism, launched the event last year. “It’s really all about to connect young people, provide spaces for them to have fun—showcase their talents,” True Star co-founder DeAnna Sherman recently said about the festival's origins.
Citizens United for Harvey's Youth wants to affirm young people, whom they say have been pushed into invisibility. "It is our position as parents, former educators and citizens of Harvey that amidst the political struggles that Harvey has faced, the needs of the children have been disregarded."
Both the Harvey Park District and city officials treated residents to Independence Day events.
The HWH is rounding up events from all over the south suburbs so you eat, dance the night away, listen to live music, and more this summer.
And the humility that makes him "an average person."
"We're hoping that people find information that is needed and of value to them," an event organizer previously told the HWH.
As the 1980s crack epidemic raged on, a symbol of hope blossomed.
When he was growing up, they told him to go into business so he could make money. But for the Dixmoor native and visual artist, money and fame weren't on his shortlist. It was healing for all.
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