Let's Collect Donations!

While I was researching an organization I discovered The Children Memorial Hospital or possible a smaller organization that deals with kids. The Children Memorial Hospital is always trying to have people to donate; to help save a child’s life. They have plenty of success stories. This should affect many people because no one wants to see children suffer. We want to have good health care, this is a start.  This is a really good cause because so many kids are dying from diseases or will not be able to experience everything as healthy child would. I can see it work; while standing on Michigan Avenue or State Street handing out brochures, and flyers with donation boxes while trying to catch their attention. Since some people do not like random people coming up to them, I was thinking maybe someone or I wear a funny costume. I picked a costume because when people are prancing around in costumes, people have the urge to laugh and take pictures. So I thought that would be a way to catch their attention especially since this is a tourist city.

https://www.childrensmemorial.org/friends/default.aspx?src=tab

My expierence in Groups.

I’m excellent in groups. I recently finished a group project in my sex in advertising class. I hated it. It was challenging because no one in my group was listening to my ideas. I was going crazy. It started to become very tense. I am a very blunt person. So after awhile it was starting to become very irritating. I tried to explain to her (in email) what the problem was and she was acting like I was attacking her. That was not the case. Other than that I am good in groups and have great ideas to offer.

"Fuck Wikepedia" Draft :) A Rough Draft.

Boystown, Chicago
Boystown is one of Chicago's more popular communities. Boystown is located just southeast of Wrigleyille in the Lakeview area. Boystown was the first officially recognized gay village in the United States. Over the years Boystown has become a cultural center for the LGBT community.


Boystown is known for it's nightlife and atmosphere. There are also plenty of great vintage retail shops, bars, restaurants, and hookah bars etc...  The Alley,Ragstock, Club Spin, The Playground Theatre, House of Hookah, Samah, Clarks, Nookies Tree house, Beatnix,Philly's Pizza, a barber shop called "Great Head",Forever Yogurt, sidetrack, and The Famous Kumas Corner, and adult sex shops. These are just a few of the places to go in Boystown.  


VIOLENCE

Although Boystown seems like a great community, violence is a very big issue.There are controversies that Boystown’s community  center on Halsted is attracting violence. The LGBT (Lesbian Gay Bi-sexual Transgender) community is provides support for the gay community but it is turning into a rehab instead. It’s  attracting young minorities that loiter all day and night scaring the elders of the gay community. The elders of this community wish that it will be better segregated as it was back in their time because of the disturbance from the younger individuals. Before LGBT was The Rodde Center and that was formed after a popular gay bartender named Frank Rodde, who was brutally murdered in 1977 and they created this center but it had closed down due to the economy back in the late 90’s. Then LGBT was built in its place. 

PROSTITUTION

 The prostitution in Boystown. Although not heavily talked about in the media. Prostitution does exsist in Boystown. Just as recently as 2004 19 suspected prosititutes 4 of them women were caught in a stig operation in the lakeview community around Belmont and Sheffield avenue.

Organizing. Reseaching. Planning. Three Steps to Success!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boystown,_Chicago (Does not have crime section)


Huffington Post

“Third Boystown Stabbing In As Many Weeks Caught On Video.” Huffington Post.05 July. 2011. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/07/05/third-boystown-stabbing-i_n_890411.html 

The article on the Huffington Post explains in more details of the Boystown Stabbing.  This article also provides the actual video on the link and explains more on the positive acts such as the face book page Take Back Boystown and (Caps) and the event they held to raise awareness about crime. The feedback was very negative from the citizens that reside in Boystown. The neighborhood’s Alderman expressed that he is concerned and explains that the police and The North Halsted Business Alliance are working on ways to provide additional security. The North Halsted Business Alliance is a small group of retailers that promotes the street and is recognized for their major force in the community. This article feature authoritative figures but maybe isn’t authoritative (not so sure) enough because it is not well known and it is also is a community blog. Since it is a blog is not considered credible.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Center_on_Halsted (Does not have crime section)


Chicago Tribune

Huppke, Rex. Trice, Dawn. Gorner, Jeremy. “Weekend Stabbing Adds to Boystown’s Street-Crime Woes.” Chicago Tribune. Ed. Bruce Dold. 06 July. 2011. http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2011-07-06/news/ct-met-boystown-fight-20110706_1_boystown-weekend-fight-young-people

Chicago Tribune reporters described the Boystown stabbing that was caught on video. Boystown residents continue to debate on how to stop the crime in Boystown. Many opinions were stated that it could possibly be the black gay youths that hang around the Halsted Center. Some individuals stated that despite the crime, Boystown is still a good neighborhood. The other half explains that they are scared to walk around at night and feels that the neighborhood is unsafe. Another response feels that those youths from the center mean no harm. Many of the residents are mistaken this issue as a racial matter and that the easy solution is to kick them out so Boystown can re-establish as a good community once again. Chicago Tribune is a credible site. Many people read the Chicago Tribune. Chicago Tribune target audience is the Boystown residents, Chicago, and the gay community. The Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy (Caps) is the authority of this issue because it is the community and the Chicago police department working together to find solutions in fighting against crime and community policing.

Gays Vs. The Rest Of The World

Although Boystown seems like a great community, violence is a very big issue. There is violence everywhere but the violence in Boystown may be affecting their community. I just recently found out that Boystown was a bad neighborhood to live in. I never would have thought it was but it was a real eye opener. In this article, http://www.americanthinker.com/2011/07/queer_theory_vs_reality_in_chicagos_boystown.html  it talks about how Boystown’s community blames the center on Halsted for attracting violence. The LGBT (Lesbian Gay Bi-sexual Transgender) community is supposedly provides support for the gay community but its turning into a rehab instead. It’s also attracting young minorities that loiter all day and night scaring the elders of the gay community. The elders of this community wish that it will be better segregated as it was back in their time because of the disturbance from the younger individuals. Before LGBT was The Rodde Center and that was formed after a popular gay bartender named Frank Rodde, who was brutally murdered in 1977 and they created this center but it had closed down due to the economy back in the late 90’s. Then LGBT was built in its place.  Violence is still a big issue in Boystown till this day because of anti-gay attacks. Since Boystown is still segregated from the rest of Chicago: Is that causing a war with individuals that are against homosexuality? Isn’t that making it worse? Would it be better to just destroy Boystown as a community, since anti-gay attacks will continue to happen?

"Wikepedia: Let's See What You Have To Say About Boystown"

In my last entry I wrote on Boystown and how it was unique. Finding information on Boystown was a little difficult. I was looking forward to the background/history on Boystown but didn't find much. Wikepedia did have a site on Boystown but it wasn't enough. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boystown,_Chicago It will mostly tell you where it’s located, the things that it’s famous for, and events. Basic things a reader would be interested in. I want to know how long it’s been there and how exactly it got its name. I read some where it was called new town and then formed into Boystown. I want to know if this actually true or not. In my perspective Wikepedia lacks history for me but when it comes to interesting material like events or celebrities gossip it's really good. But Boystown information is a little short and vague. For such a great community in Chicago it might be surprising of the true story of Boystown.

Boystown!!!!!!!

The place I like to visit the most of all of Chicago is "Belmont Avenue" located on the north side of Chicago. 

The nickname for this area is Boystown. Boystown has a very big gay community. I love to be apart of the gay community. What i find unique in Boystown are the people and the cool places you can go.











There are so many people that have different types of styles. I love how they can express it without people caring. Belmont gives me inspiration for my creative side. Many people stand out and have very different looks and many people disagree with it. Since i fell in love with this place all i began to hear people say is
 "Your Weird'', my first reaction will be,"Well define what is normal". In Boystown, they seem to be like everyone else maybe even a little happier.

There are so many events, places,and shops that are located in Boystown!

You have: The Alley,Ragstock, Club Spin, The Playground Theatre, A few hookah bars (my personal favorite, House of Hookah), Clarks, Nookies Tree house, Beatnix,Philly's Pizza, a barber shop called "Great Head",Forever Yogurt, sidetrack, and The Famous Kumas Corner, and plenty of vintage and adult sex shops.

http://www.bobmeyers.com/gay_chicago_boystown.htm (THIS SITE WILL SHOW YOU WHAT'S COOL TO CHECK OUT AND WHERE IT'S LOCATED)

"LADY GAGA VISITS KUMAS CORNER EACH TIMES SHE IN CHICAGO"

http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/food-drink/lady-gaga-chicago-lunch-kumas-dining-diva-81075877.html

The Gay Pride Parade comes through Boystown Every Year! Random Festivals, Block Parties, and Carnivals. It's So Much Fun!

Gay Pride Parade!

HALLOWEEN FIRE SHOW!

One thing you might or might not know is that Boystown Chicago was the first recognized "Gay Village" in the United States!Yes we beat out San Francisco.Boystown is also one of the largest cultural center for the gay,lesbians, bi and transgender communities in the nation.Boystown is not just for gays. It's for everyone. Boystown is just a big community that has great parties because it won't stop until 5 am. So have fun!