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Urban Youth International Journalism Program
Current Edition Of UYIJP: 
We deemed "The Other Side of The Fence", a cultural anthology, as being
necessary because all too often people don't ask us (children) how we
feel about changes being made in our community. In the summer of 2005,
participants in the After School Matters/Local Advisory Council/Chicago
Housing Authority summer program embarked upon a mission to document
our thoughts, feelings, and concerns about the changes being made that
affect our lives. As children, we are expected to go along quietly
with whatever plans the adults in charge are making, and rarely do we
ever have a say in these matters. Sometimes as children we can see
much clearer than adults because we haven't lived long enough to have
become disillusioned, disinterested, or afraid of life. Once we learn
to temper our brashness, the fearlessness that remains can be a valuable
tool if it's wielded correctly. We found out while working on this
anthology that we love the Ida B. Wells. Be this a place good or bad,
it is a place that was our home, and for some of us it will be again
in whatever new form it takes. For some of us, though, we may never
return to the development that takes its place. That thought made us
a bit sad, but we are kids so well get over it. The process of
making this anthology was challenging at first, but as we really began
to focus on The Wells as a living entity, it became more of a labor of
love. With this said, we give you our cultural anthology: "The Other
Side of The Fence", as seen through the eyes of a future actress,
two NBA stars, a lawyer, a pediatrician, a cosmetologist, a parole
officer, and a comedienne. Enjoy.
The Wells
by The Contributors to the Anthology The Wells is a place of many different flavors Click here to read more... Everyday Life
by Felicia Gordon Sometimes it seems like just the everyday grind is too much. Click here to read more... Stereotypes
by Alphonso Parker If you've never lived in the Ida B. Wells how can you talk negatively about it or its residents? Click here to read more... A Year Later
by Jasmine Holmes The Wells would be gone for good. No more late night parties in the Zone, especially no more dog fights. In less than a year the Wells won't be the same. Click here to read more... Growing up
by Paris L. Haynes Now that they are demolishing the Wells, it makes me angry and happy. Click here to read more... This Ain’t That
by Tashawna Ollie As everyone knows, “this ain’t that” is a slang term, but it can be used in both good and bad ways Click here to read more... Penalties
by Kirby Stanton To me, it seems that poor people always pay the stiffest penalties. Click here to read more... Me and My Hood
by Jameel Hasan To me, it seems that poor people always pay the stiffest penalties. Click here to read more... I Ain’t…
by The Contributors to the Anthology I ain't a crackhead I have way more respect for myself Click here to read more... Haters
by Quincy Newell Haters are people who don’t like people because someone may have something that they don’t have. Click here to read more... Bonnita's Autobiography
by Bonnita Jones It's been almost 10 years since the trailblazers of the Chicago Housing Authority's Urban Youth International Journalism Program (UYIJP) made its reporting trip to Israel and Ghana. Click here to read more... Drug Addicts: A Childhood Life with a Mother on Drugs (Part Two)
by Chantell Suggs To keep from crying, I laugh. No mother, four siblings, a son, and not a plan in the world for us. Click here to read more... Shop Talk
by Chantell Suggs Many have seen the movie “Barbershop,” but is that really what goes on inside barber shops? Click here to read more... |