The year-round employment — in contrast to many programs that only offer temporary summer work — is an attempt by the artists and organizations to fight dwindling opportunities for minority, low-income youth already served by community groups in the city.
“Poverty is something that can break any man or woman down,” Common said, adding that while he’s proud to be from Chicago, he’s not proud of labels like “Chiraq.”
Programs like Common Ground and the Lupe Fiasco Foundation are already supporting youth with success. Wednesday’s announcement is an effort to expand those services.
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