3C Community Profile: Humboldt Park
Take a stroll down the Paseo Boricua corridor on Division Street and it’s easy to see why Humboldt Park is one of Chicago’s most vibrant…
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For more than 100 years, The Chicago Community Trust has convened, supported, funded, and accelerated the work of community members and changemakers committed to strengthening the Chicago region. From building up our civic infrastructure to spearheading our response to the Great Recession, the Trust has brought our community together to face pressing challenges and seize our greatest opportunities. Today, that means confronting the racial and ethnic wealth gap.
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Black Girls Dance
To support programs of Black Girls Dance (BGD), whose mission is to champion and elevate dancers of color by providing a transformative journey that encompasses training, exposure, and performance opportunities. Dance is not only an art form but a powerful avenue for personal growth and empowerment, our mission transcends the stage to impact lives and communities. We provide excellent training, mentorship, and career guidance to dancers of color through: • Dance instruction for ages 3 to 18 in Beginner (ages 3 to 8), Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Acrobatics/dance, and Contemporary plus a STEM from Dance specialty program • Black Girls Dance Ensemble for girls envisioning a career in dance. Senior ensemble members also act as youth leadership, mentors, and peer support. • Performance, including concerts presented by our dancers, and exposure through field trips to important dance events