GoodKids MadCity
Coverage of GoodKids MadCity in the Nexus archive.
- City leaders: Tuning out, closing doors on youth won't solve problems
Chicago City Council faces criticism for proposing measures to restrict youth in public spaces, while youth organizers highlight successful restorative justice programs reducing violence. Ald. Brian Hopkins' new curfew proposal aims to empower police to target youth gatherings, contrasting with community-led efforts like GoodKids MadCity's peaceful summer events.
- Hyde Park Academy Students Slam School For Ending ‘Peace Room’ Partnership Amid Tragedies
Hyde Park Academy students criticized the school for ending partnerships with community groups Southside Together and GoodKids MadCity, which operated a 'peace room' offering restorative justice and mental health support. The decision followed the deaths of three students to gun violence and accidents, with students claiming the school ignored their needs. Principal Rosette Edinburg abruptly terminated the partnerships without providing reasons, citing they no longer aligned with the school's needs.