Welcome to The V-Word

by Lynda Lopez

When people hear the word “violence,” images of physical attacks come into mind. From shootings to beatings, violence has somehow taken on a narrow definition in the general public. Violence does not only refer to physical acts towards another person. Violence is a word that means so much more. The effects of the presence Crawford and Fisk Power Plants in Little Village and Pilsen is violence. The belittlement of women in the workplace is violence. The verbal abuse of an African American male because of the color of his skin is violence. Through this blog, I want to start discussions about what violence means in different contexts and bring to light hidden issues that are not covered widely in the media. As a resident and student in Hyde Park, I am also going to write about the issues of violence in the community. Even though my connection to Hyde Park is strong, I will not neglect other neighborhoods in Chicago. I want to discuss instances of violence in other regions and spark insightful conversations. In addition to writing about local issues, I want to broaden the scope and discuss national and, even, international acts of violence. From the wars in the Middle East to the gang wars in Mexico, there is a myriad of things that we can all be exposing our minds to. I hope that this blog serves you well and that you ultimately learn something valuable. I would love to know any suggestions that you have for this blog. This is going to be a learning experience as the blog will change as readers make suggestions. Just comment below, please! Check back weekly to read new posts starting soon.

When people hear the word “violence,” images of physical attacks come into mind. From shootings to beatings, violence has somehow taken on a narrow definition in the general public. Violence does not only refer to physical acts towards another person. Violence is a word that means so much more.

The effects of the presence Crawford and Fisk Power Plants in Little Village and Pilsen is violence.  The belittlement of women in the workplace is violence. The verbal abuse of an African American male because of the color of his skin is violence.

Through this blog, I want to start discussions about what violence means in different contexts and bring to light hidden issues that are not covered widely in the media. As a resident and student in Hyde Park, I am also going to write about the issues of violence in the community. Even though my connection to Hyde Park is strong, I will not neglect other neighborhoods in Chicago. I want to discuss instances of violence in other regions and spark insightful conversations.

In addition to writing about local issues, I want to broaden the scope and discuss national and, even, international acts of violence. From the wars in the Middle East to the gang wars in Mexico, there is a myriad of things that we can all be exposing our minds to.

I hope that this blog serves you well and that you ultimately learn something valuable. I would love to know any suggestions that you have for this blog. This is going to be a learning experience as the blog will change as readers make suggestions. Just comment below, please! Check back weekly to read new posts starting soon.



COMMENTS

Denisha on June 23

That addresses several of my cocnnres actually.

Tiara Epps on December 17

No problem

Lynda on December 01

Thanks Tiara, I appreciate your support! First post should be up within the next week!

Tiara Epps on November 25

I will be keeping up with your post. Excited and welcome to the team!




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