It’s that time of the year when everyone is counting down til that last day of school, getting ready for prom, and also studying for their finals. Soon enough, summer will be here before we know it. The one thing kids want in the summer besides good sleep is a job to keep them busy. […]
4 Inspirational Young Ladies
March was Women’s History Month and although I’m not technically a “woman” yet, and neither are these young ladies, we are the wildest dreams of our ancestors who live by a social standard of dressing a certain way and maintaining an ‘image’ that they felt was necessary. This generation of girls is becoming so unique that by the […]
Spending Your Spring Break the Right Way
Spring break is only days away. This is the relaxation I feel like we all need after all of the tests and quizzes the teachers pile on us right before we go on vacation. Although Netflix and sleeping are on everyone’s agenda, it can get a little boring at times, here are a few things […]
Recap: March for Our Lives
On Saturday, March 24th in 2018, was the day our youth marched in the cold but were heated by all of the gun violence that seems to be “normal” in today’s society. Before I tell you how powerful the day was, let me inform you that all of this was organized and planned by […]
Marist partners with HCCC for “College Now” program
At ChicpeaJC, the youth is one of the many things we’re passionate about and do our best to empower. Just a few short weeks ago I had the pleasure of sitting down with Maro Twal and the lovely staff at Marist High School to discuss their “College Now” program. A program in which high school students can […]
Zey Rose: Making Beats to the Top
“Turn your passion into your profession.” Today’s youth is getting better at understanding that quote and applying it to their lives. As an entrepreneur, I love seeing others take control of their lives before they graduate high school. Jose Garcia found a way to turn his voice into cash. He goes by his rapper name, […]
The Way It Once Happened by Tori Wallace
The following piece is written by Tori Wallace, an NJCU student who has recently dealt with the loss of her mother. Tori Wallace is currently a Dean’s list undergraduate student at New Jersey City University, aspiring to one day become a Psychologist. She’s been a well known Jersey City native since she was born in […]
Entrepreneur in High Tops
I got fired from my first real job this summer. I tried to balance 2 jobs and ended up losing the one I enjoyed. It’s ironic but I ended up discovering a new way to make money: business. Nothing wrong with working a regular job but it’s not easy for a 17 year old. I […]
Girl Empowerment Mixer
One of our last events hosted at ChicpeaHQ this year was a Girl Empowerment event. Takeria Clark, Queen Bee of the Honey Bees, a non-profit organization that empowers children to focus on motivation and positive redirection through Double Dutch. Takeria reached out along with Steve from the Hudson Partnership CMO, a non-profit that focuses on […]
New City Brings Talent To Greenville
The future of Greenville lies within New City Kids, a non-profit organization that instills kids with the education and support to be leaders in their community. New City employs local teens from grades 9-12 to be mentors and leaders for adolescents. New City isn’t your average after school program. They take on many different aspects […]
The Fourth Annual Saturday Jump Start Series
On Saturday July 15th, the Saturday Jump Start Summer Series is back! It’s kicking off with a drama workshop hosted by Art House Productions and a studio tour at Mana Contemporary. Saturday Jump Start is a free and education series providing the youth with workshops focusing on career readiness, building important skill sets, and preparing […]
A Character Building Youth Program by Master Sup
World Brick Breaking Champion Master Sup is looking to expand his Anti-Bullying and Gang awareness youth program in Jersey City, and he needs your help! His passion is to “save our young tomorrow’s leaders with Martial Arts” through character building with a Karate Character Building Academy in Jersey City. He has produced real results with […]
The Void by King TJay – Exclusive
Presenting The Void, King TJay’s debut 6-track EP that you have to get your hands on! Unique circumstance and unorthodox creative development has made TJay a bit of an artistic anomaly. Here he is, telling this coming-of-age story, sharing his humanity through music, and using his youthful spirit to deliver a message of self-love and humility […]
Chicpea Turns 3 – Open Call for Talent
Calling all creative youth in Jersey City! On May 13th at Harborside in Jersey City, we will be holding our third year anniversary event, ChicpeaJC Turns 3. We are currently in the beginning stages of planning the event and the launch of CCAJC, a non-profit mentorship program for youth in Jersey City interested in digital media (details coming soon). […]
Aqua Land: JC Summer Works Arts Program
The students of the Jersey City Summer Works Arts Program created an underwater-themed mural named “Aqua Land” on Grand Street and Johnston Avenue in Jersey City. We were invited by Catherine Hart, an amazing artist who works for the JC Mural Program and mentors/teaches these wonderful artists during the summer program, to check out the mural […]
Golfing for the Jersey City Youth Foundation
One of my favorite non-profit organizations is The Jersey City Youth Foundation. They do amazing work raising money for the youth of Jersey City so I try to support them as much as I can. When my friend Marelyn invited me to their Golfing Fundraiser at the Skyway Golf Course in Jersey City. I couldn’t […]
H.O.N.E.Y Bees
I’ve known about the Honey Bees for quite some time now, as they are making a real name for the positive work they are doing for the youth in Jersey City. I first saw them in action at the JC Fitness Fair back in May and even joined in on the fun. That is also […]
Top Fifteen Things to do This Weekend in Jersey City!
Crazy weather aside I think it’s time for all of us to grab our calendars and check our event reminders. If you don’t have anything planned for your weekend, then you’re in the right place. This week’s top fifteen events are intertwined with art, a ribbon cutting, parties, and jamming the right stuff at the […]
ChicpeaNews
From the Mayor’s Office Warming Centers to Open for Declining Weekend Weather Mayor Steven Fulop and the Department of Human and Health Services would like to remind Jersey City residents that warming centers will be open for the duration of the below freezing temperatures. Warming Center Locations: The Mary McLeod Bethune Center, 140 MLK Drive: […]
HolyVeins
Every year County Prep High School hosts their annual Open Mic Night (hosted in October) for students to showcase their talent. I went to my first County Prep Open Mic Night in 2013 where I met Janel (HolyVeins), a young girl who is full of energy, optimism, and talent! Janel shuffled her way on stage […]
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