Hector Cervantes

1 week ago | austinweeklynews.com | Hector Cervantes

North Lawndale will be the site on May 17 of the fifth annual Bike Out Negativity, a free, anti-violence bike ride and youth celebration organized by Boxing Out Negativity. The free, family-friendly event will begin at 12 noon with an Impact Expo showcasing local organizations, followed by a six-mile community bike ride at 3 p.m. starting across from St. Agatha Catholic Church, 3147 W. Douglas Blvd, Chicago. The event is expected to draw several hundred people.

1 week ago | austinweeklynews.com | Hector Cervantes

Root2Fruit Youth Foundation led a youth-driven effort at Austin Town Hall, where they cleaned the park, planted trees and created a safer space, all while encouraging the community to pledge support for their Protect Our Hood initiative on April 26. The Protect Our Hood project fosters unity in Austin through youth-led beautification and a community code of shared values.

1 month ago | austinweeklynews.com | Hector Cervantes

Front Porch Art Center in Chicago’s west side this summer will launch a storytelling and healthy eating campaign in Austin. With a grant from Austin Fresh, the goal is to improve access to nutritious food in the community, reshape how residents engage with and discuss healthy food options and improve mental health. “Food significantly impacts our daily quality of life,” said Keli Stewart, the founder of Front Porch.

1 month ago | winteriscoming.net | Hector Cervantes

The new Harry Potter Shop on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile has opened its doors to eager fans. Discover exclusive merch, the largest Butterbeer bar in the U.S., and a magical tribute to The Goblet of Fire. Whether you are a Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff or Slytherin, the Harry Potter Shop in Chicago opened its doors to you on April 10, and if you can, you should pay it a visit. I went to check out the new Harry Potter Shop on opening day to experience the magic this new shop offers.

1 month ago | winteriscoming.net | Hector Cervantes

"Nosedive" is as relevant today as it was a decade ago, reflecting the evolving impact of technology on digital reputation and social approval. Today, social media is a never-ending quest for affirmation, where worth as an individual is quantified by followers, likes and comments. “Nosedive,” an episode from the third season of Black Mirror, hooked into this theme, giving a glimpse of how a person's reputation can be determined based on their online presence.