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Bringing the Beat Inside: Substantial’s Residency at JTDC
On July 2, 2025, internationally acclaimed hip-hop artist and educator Stanley “Substantial” Robinson—joined by members of his band The...


Creating Community Through Sound: "Substantial" at HaiBaYo Cares
Kicked Off On June 3rd, the walls of HaiBaYo Cares pulsed with live music, creativity, and collaboration as young artists came together...


🎤 SGLAI Voices: Spotlight on Diovanni F.
“We just get left out because we not what they want... but we really got a lot of knowledge.” In our recent Locked Achievements gallery,...


🌱 Spring into the Summer: Fuel Creativity & Healing Inside JTDC
At Stomping Grounds Literary Arts Initiative (SGLAI), we believe in the power of storytelling—and in the young people who are shaping...


Locked Achievements Makes Its First Stop at Curt’s Café📍 2922 Central St, Evanston, IL
We’re thrilled to announce that Locked Achievements —our youth-led visual art and poetry exhibit—is now on display at Curt’s Café in...


📸 Day 3 in the Books: Wrapping the Chicago Soul Poem Shoot
What an incredible final day of the Chicago Soul Poem shoot! From beginning to end, the energy was rich with purpose, creativity, and...
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