FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 24, 2019 CHICAGO, IL — Former Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel has been named the Founding Executive...

A Letter to Mayor Emanuel
October 8, 2018 Dear Mr. Mayor: My name is Rajay, I am a senior at John Marshall High school, located...




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We are so grateful to have been invited to participate in the first national convening of MBK Rising! And we...

Courage, Compassion, Collaboration: Peace First Accelerator

Burnham Math & Science Academy Graduation
Youth Guidance is proud to acknowledge our BAM & WOW students for their great accomplishments. We visited Burnham Math &...

A Memorable Spring Break Marked by College Tours
In April, BAM embarked on its Annual Spring Break College Enrichment and Cultural Experiences Tour. The trip, organized by BAM...

Chicago Cubs President Theo Epstein & Mayor Emanuel Visit BAM
On February 1st, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Theo Epstein, President of Baseball Operations for the Chicago Cubs, joined Becoming a...

Youth Guidance Attends The My Brother’s Keeper Summit at the White House
At the final My Brother’s Keeper event of his Presidency, President Obama explained that “the only way we live up to America’s promise...

Chicago Ideas Weeks Offers Inspiration for YG Students
Each year, Chicago Ideas Week (CIW) brings together hundreds of the world’s brightest thought leaders for discussions about politics, art, business, science and...