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Thanks again to our wonderful student journalists and adult panelists for a successful town hall. Missed it? Check out the entire meeting on our YouTube page, YouTube.com/user/columbialinks123 #columbialinks #nobias16 #studentreporters (at The Music Center at Columbia College Chicago)

@keelass and Kinnedy Broughton prepare for our town hall, "Breaking Free: Teens confront stereotypes," tonight at 6 p.m. at Columbia College Chicago's Music Hall, 1014 S. Michigan. Be there! (at The Music Center at Columbia College Chicago)

Our annual town hall is next week, Oct. 5. Our dynamic teen journalists will be discussing how to break free of stereotypes. RSVP here: http://bit.ly/2cLvRoy #columbialinks #nobias16 #stereotypes #clinksiteam

Fulming the #breakingstereotypes at 731 Plymouth Court with @bokra_fl_mshmsh and @keelass. Be sure to RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/breaking-free-teens-confront-stereotypes-columbia-links-town-hall-tickets-27496101580 #columbialinks #breakfreeoct5 #newsliteracy #studentreporter (at 731 S. Plymouth Court)

Know a teen that needs a job for the fall? Have them apply to the Columbia Links fall/Winter 2016-17 Academy. Follow the link for app & details: http://bit.ly/1ARegLb #newsliteracy #columbialinks #studentreporter (at Columbia College Chicago)

Maudlyne Ihejirika was our keynote speaker at the summer graduation tonight! A powerhouse. Electrifying. Inspiring. Thank you Maudlyne for sharing your story! More photos to come! #columbialinks #newsliteracy #youthmedia #maudlyneihejirika #summergraduation (at 33 East Congress, Columbia College)

Chicago Sun-Times reporter Maudlyne Ihejirika is the keynote speaker for our upcoming Summer Garduation. You don't want to miss it. RSVP here today: http://bit.ly/2bDrRCz #columbialinks #newsliteracy #maudlyneihejirika #summergraduation

That's a wrap! We finished taping the Summer 2016 webcast today. Great show. Thanks to @reginawaldroup and @a_marsh_ for their commitment to the students. Stay tuned for the finished product! #columbialinks #newsliteracy #tvwebcast #studentreporter (at Columbia College Chicago)

Out students had fun exploring and learning new things at the Field Museum yesterday. #fieldmuseum #exhibit #columbialinks (at The Field Museum)

We are on the move. Spending the day exploring Devon Avenue. First stop, the Indo-American Heritage Museum. #columbialinks #urbanculture #devonavenue (at Indo American Heritage Museum)

A big thank you to @derrickcyoung and Deidra White of CBS2 for the tour and the words of wisdom to our students. They enjoyed every minute of it. We appreciate you! #columbialinks #cbs2chicago #newsliteracy #futurejournalists #lovewhatyoudo (at CBS Chicago)

@reginawaldroup is always a hit with our students. They're looking forward to taping the webcast Aug. 9! Stay tuned. #columbialinks #newsliteracy #nbc5chicago

Big thanks to Arlie Sims of @ccclibrary for hosting links students and teaching them how to use the college's research center to find sources for their stories. #columbialinks #newsliteracy #urbanculture

We're gearing up for the I-Team. Our students met yesterday to discuss potential topics for the town hall, coming up in October. Stay tuned! #columbialinks #newsliteracy #clinksiteam (at 33 East Congress, Columbia College)

Dr. Bernard Lafayette Jr. gives the keynote speech at #riotcon2016 at Chicago Theological Seminary. #columbialinks #newsliteracy (at Chicago Theological Seminary)

"Follow your passion and the rest will follow." Thanks once again for Kristen Hayman for sharing her passion and journey with our students today. #dreamerswin #upgradingmyself #bebold (at 33 East Congress, Columbia College)