Southside Together
Coverage of Southside Together in the Nexus archive.
- After Obama Center Opening, South Siders Discuss Next Steps To Prevent Displacement
Residents near the Obama Presidential Center gathered to discuss strategies to prevent displacement and strengthen housing protections amid concerns about development impacts. Community organizers emphasized ongoing efforts to expand local housing policies and address issues like rent increases and deteriorating conditions.
- 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.