Boxing Out Negativity Recognized with Grant
The youth of Boxing Out Negativity had some great ideas for how to contribute to anti-violence and were awarded a $1,000 grant to bring their ideas to fruition. Thanks to UCAN for administering the grant process and throwing a great community celebration where the grant awardees were recognized, “Kick Back…
Join Us On the 4th!
Boxing Out Negativity will be holding its annual “gloves not guns” celebration in collaboration with Creative Scott beginning at 1pm on July 4th at 3946 W. 16th Street, in the parking lot of Creative Salon. The community is invited to the free event featuring: Family-friendly local entertainment A boxing expo…
It’s that time!
Boxing Out Negativity is starting to train youth as part of its summer program, and we need your support! While our focus appears to be physical fitness, the realities of training run far deeper – Stronger as a community. Boxers go further in a supportive environment. Youth are taught to…
A Day a Main Event
Participants and friends of Boxing Out Negativity celebrated Duke’s recent birthday with bowling, games, and laser tag at Main Event. Happy birthday, Duke!
Black Panther Viewing
Thanks to the generous coordination and fundraising efforts of supporter Di Hu and the contributions of multiple donors, on Saturday, February 24th, twelve Boxing Out Negativity participants and four volunteers/coaches enjoyed a viewing of Marvel’s Black Panther at an AMC Theater on Chicago’s West side. The movie delved into some…
New Website!
Welcome to the new site of Boxing Out Negativity (a.k.a. North Lawndale Boxing League)! Here, you can: Read about our history; View media coverage; Learn how you can join the fight against violence to help Chicago’s West side youth realize the best in themselves. Our old site remains available at…