Muralist Ahmed Burson reflected on his journey into Chicago’s mural scene and his hopes for using art as a tool for connection, visibility and youth empowerment.
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Youth Summer Opportunities
Community-based workforce development programs can play a key role in providing youth opportunities. Beyond job placement, many emphasize comprehensive support with housing, transportation and cultural identity to create lasting outcomes and opportunities.
Young people don’t always feel safe in parks by themselves, especially ones where violent crime is more common. But group outings such as those with Chicago Run offer a sense of security, they said.
In search of opportunity, some young South and West siders are turning hobbies into side hustles, building skills for possible careers and leveraging personal connections.