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​WHO ARE WE?

​The community hot spot for all things Brooks, made by students for students (and teachers).  Here you can find our take on what's happening in the world around us, get recommendations on all things movies, TV, music and books, discover new artists and businesses within the Brooks community, get updates on sports, clubs and school events as well as find new and helpful resources and opportunities to make your life just a little bit easier!

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BROOKS ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB. Do you want to become a better advocate for our environment? Do you have ideas on how to make Brooks a better friend to the earth? Come join Brooks' Environmental Club! Wednesdays 3:30 - 4:30. Google Classroom Code: NRJE5UG. Mr.Reed: wgreed@cps.edu
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It has been an incredible year for The BALM, being able to see so  people  want to join our team is amazing! So, we are excited to tell you: there is now a NEW BALM  APPLICATION!  
The first step in applying is our google form witch includes basic information, what jobs you're interested in, and a sample of your work! GOOD LUCK!
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non-profit of the month

a long walk home
A Long Walk Home provides art-based sexual violence prevention workshops, lectures, institutes,  therapy, and other programs for young people. For instance, they design campaigns and policies to end dating violence, sexual assault, and harassment. (Chicago Reader)

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FEATURED article

White Feminism SUCKS

APRIL 2021

“I’m not not a feminist, but there has to be a place in feminism for women who look and act like me.” Without context, who do you think said this? Unless you’ve seen the actual post from Lana Del Ray, you probably didn’t assume that it was a cisgender, heterosexual, white woman. At least I wouldn’t  have.
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    • Sports/Clubs >
      • Sports During COVID
    • Student Businesses
    • Hispanic Heritage Month >
      • Hispanic Authors
      • Hispanic Artists
    • BLACK HISTORY MONTH >
      • The Wiz vs The Wizard of Oz
      • The Black Panthers
      • Black Authors You Should Know
      • Black Souls Lost to Police Brutality
      • Top 5 Black Owned Restaurants
    • Resources
  • Meet Us
  • Birthdays
  • This Month
    • Featured Article
    • Featured Artists/Businesses
    • Op-Eds >
      • Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy
      • Gifted Kid Burnout
      • Frank Ocean: The Blueprint
    • Media Reviews >
      • Boondocks Character Exploration
      • MONTERO? More Like Masterpiece
  • PODCAST
    • All Things Black History
    • Love & Dating
  • Socials
    • Google Forms