by Alison Mason | Mar 31, 2023 | Data, Girls & Young Women of Color, Narrative Change
At Thrive Chicago we are working to advance racial equity for youth of color in Chicago. As we do this work, we also consider the intersection of gender and race. In doing so, we believe it is important to draw attention to recent trends reflecting the experiences of...
by Alison Mason | Feb 16, 2023 | Age 19 Gap, Data, Opportunity Youth
Turning 18 is a major milestone. You are on the precipice of a great transition – graduating from high school and embracing your future. For some, this means college or travel or getting a job. It is a first taste of independence – leaving home for the...
by Thrive Chicago | Jun 28, 2022 | Data, Opportunity Youth
Through the years, Thrive Chicago’s Data and Learning Team has examined increasingly refined data from the U.S. Census and other sources to better understand the unique needs of Opportunity Youth (OY)—young adults ages 16 to 24 who are out of school and out of work....
by Thrive Chicago | May 23, 2022 | Data, My Brother's Keeper
The powerful benefits of elevating representation in teaching It’s long been known that teaching is primarily a white and female profession. In Chicago, like many other urban centers throughout the country, the gap between the races of students and their teachers is a...
by Thrive Chicago | Apr 4, 2022 | Data, Narrative Change, Opportunity Youth
A young man in Little Village graduated from high school, but a year later, he has yet to enroll in community college because he doesn’t have the resources. Mental health challenges kept a 24-year-old young woman in Roseland from enrolling in a postsecondary program....
by Thrive Chicago | Feb 10, 2022 | Covid-19, Data
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on Chicago’s Black and Brown communities. In response, Thrive Chicago has adjusted its strategy rapidly to adapt to the public health crisis and galvanize collective action during these difficult times. Thrive’s...
