Last Days at Ogden Courts
January 2007 / Volume 8 / Number 4

I recently moved out of Ogden Courts after living there for 10 years. Ogden courts consisted of two buildings. Each one was seven stories high and there were 10 apartments on each floor. The one I lived in was 2710 W. Ogden Ave. The second one was 2650 W. Ogden. We lived across the street from Mt. Sinai Hospital.

Stop The Violence
February/March 2006 / Volume 8 / Number 3

I discovered an organization that is providing employment services for people who need it badly. The Michael Barlow Center on Chicago's West Side is helping ex-offenders find jobs and places to live.

The John Howard Association
February/March 2005 / Volume 8 / Number 2

During my visits at the country jail and other places, I discovered an organization that helps the ones in need. The inmates that are inside the jails and institutions are the ones who come first with this organization. It's called the John Howard Association.

Stop The Violence
November/December 2004 / Volume 8 / Number 1

Located at 2650 and 2710 Ogden Ave. on Chicago's West Side, the Ogden Courts development is mostly occupied by single parent households, headed by women. The apartments are in deplorable conditions. Mice, lead poisoning and dirty water are only a few of the problems we face daily.

Stop The Violence
August/September 2004/ Volume 7 / Number 6

Led by mothers of incarcerated sons, Enough is Enough seeks the release of prisoners whose incarcerations are based on confessions signed after allegedly torture and abuse at the hands of the police.

Stop The Violence
March/April 2004 / Volume 7 / Number 5

The recent activities of a famously named young man have reminded me of the tough times of a bygone era.

Stop The Violence
January/February 2004 / Volume 7 / Number 4

Recently, I have reported on the stories of women who have been convicted of crimes. Women who are victims of violent crime also have stories that should be told.

Stop The Violence
January/February 2003 / Volume 6 / Number 6

In this article, I'll continue to describe the deplorable conditions we live in at Ogden Courts. There are two buildings in Ogden Courts at 2610 and 2710 W. Ogden Ave. Our buildings are only seven stories high. This means they won't be torn down in the transformation of the CHA complexes I learned this at the last meeting we had to meet our new manager.