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GGM CHICAGO

GlobalGirl Media (GGM) Chicago selected and trained teenage girls, ages 14-18, for a 4-week intensive media training during summer 2012. The program supplied the equipment, education and support necessary to help them create content that authentically reflects their lives and communities. Read more…

  • Digital Media and Learning Conference in Chicago

    The Digital Media and Learning Conference is an annual event supported by the MacArthur Foundation and organized by the Digital Media and Learning Research Hub located at the UC Humanities Research Institute, University of California, Irvine. GlobalGirl Reporters were on the scene covering the 4th annual conference held in Chicago, IL.

  • Meet Chicago GlobalGirls

    GlobalGirl Media launched its inaugural Chicago program in July 2012. Partnering with Free Spirit Media, the program featured a four-week summer journalism and digital media production workshop that trained 15 Chicago girls ages 15-20.

  • Understanding Classism

    August 15, 2012 In partnership with Free Spirit Media, Chicago GlobalGirls explore how classism affects young people in Chicago.

  • Sex Trafficking in Chicago

    August 15, 2012 Each year 16,000 to 25,000 women and girls in Chicago are involved in sex trafficking. In partnership with Free Spirit Media, Chicago GlobalGirls interview Traffick Free and Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation about the reality of sex trafficking and the work being done to prevent it.

  • No Support System for Teen Moms

    August 15, 2012 Teen moms in Chicago feel they lack support and resources that could enable them to lead a normal life and continue with their education. In partnership with Free Spirit Media, Chicago GlobalGirls interview a teen mom and her mother and local Chicagoans to get their perspectives on this controversial issue.

  • My Voice is Important (Chicago)

    The Chicago GlobalGirls inaugural class of 2012 speak out about why their voices are important and how they see media representing young women.

TOP NEWS

Child Poverty

Child Poverty

By: Claudia Morales November 29, 2012       “Let me tell you ’bout hard work Minimum wage with a baby on the way Let me tell you ’bout hard work Rebuilding... Read more.

Womens Rights/Human Rights

The Claudia Chronicles

The Claudia Chronicles

This video was shot and edited on an iPod Touch, portraying GlobalGirl Claudia’s resilience and love of life. ... Read more.

Health & Environment

Park Forest

Park Forest

In this video, GlobalGirls discuss Park Forest and sustainability in Chicago. ... Read more.

Politics & Society

Should Firearms Be Banned

Should Firearms Be Banned

By: Claudia Morales January 29, 2013   According to the Center for Disease and Control, less than 1% of all homicides among school-aged children ages 5-19 involving firearms... Read more.

Arts & Culture

Digital Media and Learning Conference in Chicago

Digital Media and Learning Conference in Chicago

The Digital Media and Learning Conference is an annual event supported by the MacArthur Foundation and organized by the Digital Media and Learning Research Hub located at... Read more.