Chicago

University of Chicago satisfies my desire for a particular type of learning environment, community and future in many ways. As Chicago native a biracial woman, I see the strides and succeess happening every day and can’t wait to take my part in that progress for equality, empathy and empowerment in my beloved city. It’s no secret Chicago has a history of struggle in the areas of female empowerment in the workplace, cultural acceptance and socio-economic segration. But it’s also true that Chicago…

African Americans in Chicago between the times of 1900 into the 1960’s, known as the Chicago Black Renaissance. The Chicago Renaissance started after the migration of African Americans from the South, this migration brought thousands of African Americans to Chicago where they could begin contributing to the city by themselves through visual and performing arts, literature, and music. The name Chicago Black Renaissance is also known as The Black Chicago Renaissance. The Black Chicago Renaissance…

The Chicago School and Cultural and Subcultural Theories of Crime (Chapter 7) The situation at hand is that based on the level of crime, the negative outcome of the schools in Chicago. The culture is becoming a chain reaction because of the impact of rising crime rates. The overall impact of the culture to school is becoming a tragic outcome among the Chicago schools around. The blame of disorganization is referring to the social status of the environment. The theory of the culture and…

like to go to the University of Chicago, but I’d like to start off with the academic aspect of the university. While not specifically a Liberal Arts college, it seems to me that “The Core” is very akin to a Liberal Arts curriculum in the sense that it forces you to expand yourself into different disciplines. I am a big believer in learning about everything because, as I have found, everything is interconnected. With “The Core” curriculum at the University of Chicago, that message of…

Family of Chicago In almost all cities there is violence; however, Chicago stands out above most for violence and crime rates. Crime rates will decrease when people unite as a close knit community by experiencing the fun of Chicago. When a community becomes close knit they act like a family and families don’t let other people hurt their family. If the city of Chicago offers a weekend for all to come down and experience Chicago, individuals will come together. Segregation rates in Chicago are…

Chicago Life From 1940’s to Present Introduction In “A Raisin in the Sun” the main character Walter’s mother obtains a large amount of money from an insurance company since her husband passed away. Many themes are shown in this novel that coincided with other sources about that time period’s hostile separation in Chicago. Times now in Chicago also not very bright times, due to the crime and segregation still present though not as common yet still just as severe. This segregation comes in…

Schools closing, teachers going on strikes, budget cuts. These are all headlines that have been surrounding the Chicago Public School System over the last few years and especially this past October. In 2013 Mayor Rahm Emanuel approved the largest school closure in Chicago history by closing 48 elementary schools and one high school. This massive school closing is still affecting Chicago residents today. Children are being forced to take longer walks to schools through bad neighborhoods. School…

In the late nineteenth century, Chicago underwent a dramatic transformation that shaped the fundamental foundation of the windy city into a cultural environment devoted to work and moneymaking. This change inevitably gave way to both the type of industries that dominated and the organization of work itself. The metamorphose of large-scale corporate manufacturing and trade provoked battles over the character and control of work that spilled into broader political fights for the rights of workers.…

A glowing medallion in the sky complimented by a cool, tranquil breeze sets a happy mood for the day. Urban blues can be heard walking downtown Chicago. A jungle of buildings, each varying in size, tower above all. Rich history accompanies the renown architecture. Strong, iron bridges hover above the glassy blue-green Chicago River. Fresh air and a gentle breeze from the water clears the sinuses. A faint sea scent can be detected. Swaying to and fro in the wind, tall oaks line the river.…

A Chicago police officer has been accused of the sexual assault of a minor and he has been charged with felony criminal sexual assault. An article posted by the Chicago tribune stated that the officer, Eugene Ciardullo, aged 51 was arrested in his home by officers from the Chicago police department. It later emerged that he was also employed as a security guard at the Chicago High School for Agricultural Studies where he befriended the girl. They exchanged contact information and communicated…