Teens from across the country can apply for a chance to be among the 100 students selected for the 2025 class of Walt Disney World’s exclusive five-day mentorship program, Disney Dreamers Academy….
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Kendrick Nunn host Third Annual “NunnBetter” Basketball Camp at Simeon Academy
In a historic return to his hometown of the city of Chicago, 4-Time State Champion, recently crowned 2024 Euroleague Champion, NBA veteran and Simeon great Kendrick Nunn hosted his Third Annual “NunnBetter” Back To…
Kendrick Nunn host third annual “NunnBetter” basketball camp at Simeon Academy
Third Annual “NunnBetter” Back to school campers and coaches In a historic return to his hometown of the city of Chicago, 4-time State Champion, recently crowned 2024 Euroleague Champion, NBA veteran and…
West Side Leadership Academy Appoints Indiana Basketball Hall of Famer
The Gary Community School Corporation has announced the appointment of Angela Hamblin-Blakely as the head coach of the West Side Leadership Academy varsity girls’ basketball team. With an impressive list of career…
Indiana University Northwest launches inaugural Economic Development Academy
NIPSCO, NiSource Charitable Foundation grant funds 7-week regional economic development program Indiana University Northwest’s School of Business and Economics (SOBE) is proud to announce the inaugural Economic Development Academy (EDA), a seven-week…
GCSC Inks Agreement to Sell Lincoln Achievement Center and Duncan School to Steel City Academy for $250,000
Public and Charter Entities have come together in support of Children The Gary Community School Corporation (GCSC) has solidified an agreement to sell the adjacent properties of the former Lincoln Achievement Center…
Organizations Sandy Hook Promise, AWS Foundation and Gary Police Chief Derrick Cannon Sr., Join Project Outreach and Prevention at West Side Leadership Academy
Crystal Garrant, Chief Program Officer of Sandy Hook Promise, Aaliyah Stewart, founder of ASW Foundation, and Gary Police Chief Derrick Cannon Jr., will join Dr. Michael McGee, founder of Project Outreach and…
Students take magical ride to kick off 2024 Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort
One hundred high school students from across the country participating in Disney Dreamers Academy (DDA) had the ride of their lives in a magical parade at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida….
Disney Dreamers Academy back with inspiring students
Walt Disney World Resort will host its 16th year of the Disney Dreamers Academy. I have covered this event on behalf of the Chicago Crusader since 2014. It showcases local area youth…
West Side Leadership Academy wins inaugural Steel City Black Knowledge Bowl
West Side Leadership Academy Team, L-R, Rodrigo Lopez, Mckayla Hair, Destiny Burnett, and Joel Moore Roy Hamilton and Lisa Bennett got a chance to relax and reflect after Saturday’s Steel City Black…