A Chicago teen’s perspective on the lack of welcome downtown

On July 19, My Block, My Hood, My City hosted its annual Downtown Day. The event brings teens downtown to experience some of what Chicago has to offer. While groups like MBMHMC work to forge connections between teens and their community, proposals like the failed “snap curfew” ordinance can make some young people feel like city leaders don’t trust them.

Reset sits down to discuss how this lack of trust affects young people’s outlooks, and how to help forge the connection between the city and teens.

GUESTS: Jahmal Cole, CEO, My Block, My Hood, My City…

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