16001. Altgeld Residents and Alumni Story Circle (1:49:46)

Date:
2022-08-09
Main contributors:
Rena Enis, Joan Mown, Gregory Mown, Deloris Lucas, Fatimah Harris Al-Nurridin, Nia Cunningham (facilitator), Maggie Catania (facilitator), Rebecca Hunter (facilitator)
Summary:
This story circle was facilitated by Nia Cunningham. At the time of recording, Nia was an undergraduate and community garden member at the University of Illinois at Chicago, a Farmer’s Apprentice with the Urban Growers Collective, and an intern with the Field Museum. Participants discussed their relationship to Riverdale’s food systems. They emphasized the removal of grocery stores, the high cost of food, and toxic water and soil as issues that have corroded Riverdale community members’ access to healthy food. Community leaders have worked to address these issues by growing, cooking, and selling their own food, petitioning grocery stores to come to the community, and providing nutrition education to neighbors. Story circle participants cited the need for multimodal transportation access, local co-ops and grocery stores, and environmental action to secure food justice for the community.

16002. Alvin Brown (Boo) at Old Timers Picnic, Part 1 (08:56)

Date:
2023-08-20
Main contributors:
Alvin Brown, Angela Tillges (facilitator)
Summary:
In this social story, recorded at the Old Timers' Picnic, Alvin Brown described his experience growing up on block 7. Alvin spent his adolescence playing sports, fishing and swimming, and otherwise spending time outdoors with friends. Alvin described his high school experience at the Carver Area High School as the “best four years of school I've ever had.”

16003. Angela Cameron Interview (43:19)

Date:
2023-11-11
Main contributors:
Angela Cameron, Rebecca Hunter (facilitator)
Summary:
In this oral history, Angela Cameron discussed her experience growing up and becoming a community leader in Riverdale. She recalled the changes she has witnessed over the course of her lifetime in Riverdale. Committed to sustaining the neighborly traditions that shaped her upbringing, Angela spent only five years of her entire life away from the Altgeld Gardens. In line with her vision for a safe, tight-knit community, Angela founded the nonprofit organization Ag Village of 130. Committed to creating a brighter future for the children of the community, the nonprofit provides young children with school supplies.

16004. Angela Cameron Interview (cut 1) (03:04)

Date:
2023-11-11
Main contributors:
Angela Cameron, Rebecca Hunter (facilitator)
Summary:
In this oral history, Angela Cameron discussed her experience growing up and becoming a community leader in Riverdale. She recalled the changes she has witnessed over the course of her lifetime in Riverdale. Committed to sustaining the neighborly traditions that shaped her upbringing, Angela spent only five years of her entire life away from the Altgeld Gardens. In line with her vision for a safe, tight-knit community, Angela founded the nonprofit organization Ag Village of 130. Committed to creating a brighter future for the children of the community, the nonprofit provides young children with school supplies.

16005. April 2024 Community Advisory Group Meeting (2:56:07)

Date:
2024-04-13
Main contributors:
Adella Bass, Jamira Owokoniran, Cheryl Johnson, Jasmine Ray, Jermica Davis, LaFrieda McKnight, Lee Walker, Loretta Pinkerton Walker, Mina Jefferson, Nakhyya Carter, Renae Rountree, Tasha Ellis, Terri Williams/Johnson, Tungee (Gi Gi), Vivian Gray, Yonina Scates, Justin Edge (technical advisor), Will Bouman (technical advisor), Maggie Catania (facilitator), Maya Etienne (facilitator), Rebecca Hunter (facilitator), Angela Tillges (facilitator)
Summary:
In April 2024, the Community Advisory Group worked with attorney Justin Edge from University of Illinois Chicago, Community Enterprise & Solidarity Economy Clinic. Justin walked the members through the decisions required to write the bylaws for the Community Land Trust.

16006. E! True Hollywood Story: Jane Pauley (46:40)

Date:
2004-11-05
Main contributors:
Pauley, Jane, 1950-
Summary:
Executive Producer: William Neal; Supervising Producers: Andreas Kamomemberg & Gretchen Goldsmith; Producer: Christopher Hines; Segment Producer: Jennifer L. Paulson; Associate Producer: Cara Casey; Production Assistant: Ava Truitt; Avid Editors: Andy Jones & Jan Jamotta; Assistant Editor: Bobby Carter; Online Editor: Cameron Coulter; Post Production Supervisor: Grace Reamo; Director of Production: Joanne Bornstein; Production Coordinator: heidi Miller; Script Consultant: Charles Winecoff; Talent Executive: Eileen Bradley; Rights and Clearances: Nikolaus Hoffman; Researcher: kerrin Kuhn; EFP Camera: Aaron Sonego, Stacey Dillon & Oscar Delgado; EFP Audio: Don Mann & Mark Michael; EFP Audio: Dan Russell; Smoke Editor: Daryl Fredericks; On-Air Design: Catherine L. White & Angela Devore; Narrated by: Kieran Mulroney

16010. Eurania (Vonnie) Brunson at Old Timers' Picnic (07:45)

Date:
2023-08-20
Main contributors:
Eurania (Vonnie) Brunson, Angela Tillges (facilitator)
Summary:
Ervina’s social story, recorded at the Old Timers' Picnic, focused on her experience growing up on block 2, where her mother served as president. She played sports, swam in the river, and grew up embedded in a family-centered atmosphere. Ervina became a teacher and cheerleading coach in adulthood. In her social story, Ervina cited the need for more activities and opportunities for youth to connect with their neighbors. The Old Timers' Picnic is an annual, weekend-long reunion event organized by the community. Thousands of former Altgeld Gardens residents travel from all over the country to unite with current residents and celebrate their community with a parade and other festivities.

16011. Fatimah Harris Al-Nurridin Interview (1:18:22)

Date:
2022-11-02
Main contributors:
Fatimah Harris Al-Nurridin, Sophia Kang (facilitator), Maggie Catania (facilitator)
Summary:
In this oral history, Fatimah discussed her life and experience growing up in the community. She discussed family, education, and her recent work in health care and environmental health of the Riverdale Community Area. She spoke about what it takes to be a community leader.

16012. Faye Tetter at Old Timers Picnic (04:40)

Date:
2023-08-20
Main contributors:
Faye Tetter, Angela Tillges (facilitator)
Summary:
In her social story, recorded at the Old Timers' Picnic, Faye emphasized the support she derived from her community in the housing projects. Faye and her neighbors benefited especially from the Center for Employment Training program that helped low-income children get jobs. The Old Timers' Picnic is an annual, weekend-long reunion event organized by the community. Thousands of former Altgeld Gardens residents travel from all over the country to unite with current residents and celebrate their community with a parade and other festivities.

16013. Generational Wealth_River Days_Social Stories-July 2022 (02:35)

Date:
2022-07-30
Main contributors:
Beria Hampton, Nia Cunningham (facilitator)
Summary:
In this social story Beria Hampton and Nia Cunningham discussed generational wealth in the community at A River Day Event. River Days was a series of monthly social and educational gatherings held along the river at Chicago's Finest Marina. Chicago's Finest Marina is the oldest continuously Black-owned marina in Chicago. Owned by the Gaines family, the marina provides event space and water access for boaters. The Gaines additionally interpret and elevate the stories of the Self Liberators on the Underground Railroad who sheltered on the land now occupied by the Marina as they journeyed to freedom. In the spirit of this legacy, River Days welcomed community members to the river for food, activities, and neighborly conversations about the land, water, and community well-being. Co-designed by Wayfinding and community organizations, these events also included programming such as yoga, story collecting and mapping, planting demos, music, bird walks, kayak demos, bingo, and art installations. Attendees were simultaneously introduced to the marina space, local garden, historic freedom sites, and other neighborhood resources, and invited as stakeholders into conversations about the future of Riverdale's public lands.

16014. Golden Gate and Altgeld Residents and Alumni Story Circle (1:49:46)

Date:
2022-08-09
Main contributors:
Rena Enis, Joan Mown, Gregory Mown, Deloris Lucas, Fatimah Harris Al-Nurridin, Nia Cunningham (facilitator), Maggie Catania (facilitator), Rebecca Hunter (facilitator)
Summary:
Participants in this community story circle discussed their relationship to Riverdale’s food systems. They emphasized the removal of grocery stores, the high cost of food, and toxic water and soil as issues that have corroded Riverdale community members’ access to healthy food. Community leaders have worked to address these issues by growing, cooking, and selling their own food, petitioning grocery stores to come to the community, and providing nutrition education to neighbors. Story circle participants cited the need for multimodal transportation access, local co-ops and grocery stores, and environmental action to secure food justice for the community. Community members also discussed their participation in city governance, area level politics with alderman and police precinct captains, and the ways they experience the city working--and not working--for them including the challenges for youth with the lack of neighborhood schools.

16015. July 2024 Community Advisory Group Meeting (1:33:10)

Date:
2024-07-13
Main contributors:
Adella Bass, Beria Hampton, Cheryl Johnson, Crystal Dalton, James Johnson, Jamira Owokoniran, Jasmine Ray, Jermica Davis, Kevin Lawson, LaFrieda McKnight, Lee Walker, Loretta Pinkerton Walker, Maggie Catania, Marguerite Jacobs, Maya Etienne, Mina Jefferson, Nakhyya Carter, Rebecca Hunter, Renae McKnight Rountree, Senora Fox Colbert, Tasha Ellis, Terri Williams/Johnson, Vivian Gray, Zoe Manadier, Jamie Simone (technical advisor), Jenna Pollack (technical advisor), Isabella Bonito (technical advisor), Jenny Fronczak (technical advisor) , Will Bouman (technical advisor), Maggie Catania (facilitator), Maya Etienne (facilitator), Rebecca Hunter (facilitator), Angela Tillges (facilitator)
Summary:
In September 2024, the Community Advisory group held the inaugural Riverdale Community Land Trust board vote. Members of the committee presented short nomination speeches prior to the board vote.

16016. Kids Bought the House (01:58)

Date:
2022-09-23
Main contributors:
Beria Hampton, Ms. Rose, Nia Cunningham (facilitator), Angela Tillges (facilitator) , Rebecca Hunter (facilitator)
Summary:
Ms. Rose discussed how young drug dealers in families become the breadwinners and then control the way the family operates.

16017. Lathrop Homes Interview (1:26:01)

Date:
2022-11-04
Main contributors:
J.L. Gross, John McDermott, Maggie Catania (facilitator), Sophia Kang (facilitator)
Summary:
In this interview and oral history John McDermott and J.L. Gross discussed the gentrification of Lathrop Homes, a Chicago Housing Authority Project on Chicago's Northwest Side. Julia C. Lathrop Homes is a Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) public housing project located along the line between the Lincoln Park and North Center neighborhoods on the north side of Chicago, Illinois, United States. It is bordered by the neighborhoods of Bucktown and Roscoe Village. Completed in 1938 by the Public Works Administration, Lathrop Homes was one of the first Chicago public housing projects. Lathrop Homes was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012 and is currently undergoing restoration. The restoration has forced out many long-time residents. John and J.L. spoke to their ongoing activism in response.

16020. Lorne Nash Interview (13:53)

Date:
2023-11-11
Main contributors:
Lorne Nash
Summary:
In this oral history, Lorne Nash describes his family’s relationship to the Riverdale community. Born in the Altgeld Gardens, Lorne’s father initiated the family’s multigenerational connection to the neighborhood. Lorne’s adolescence was marked by his commitment to learning and playing. He was involved in a long list of extracurriculars and graduated at the top of his high school class. These experiences were formative for Lorne’s vision for quality education and social-emotional learning in Riverdale.

16021. Ms. Lucas-Mobility (02:35)

Date:
2022-08-09
Main contributors:
Rena Enis, Joan Mown, Gregory Mown, Deloris Lucas, Fatimah Harris Al-Nurridin, Nia Cunningham (facilitator), Maggie Catania (facilitator), Rebecca Hunter (facilitator)
Summary:
Ms. Deloris Lucas discussed the mobility and mobility infrastructure challenges in the community. She outlined the various city transit planning processes and how she has played a role as a community advisor through her organization We Keep You Rollin' Bike and Wellness group.

16023. Ms. Lucas-Slushie Lady (01:32)

Date:
2022-08-09
Main contributors:
Rena Enis, Joan Mown, Gregory Mown, Deloris Lucas, Fatimah Harris Al-Nurridin, Nia Cunningham (facilitator), Maggie Catania (facilitator), Rebecca Hunter (facilitator)
Summary:
Ms. Deloris Lucas discussed how she and her sister used to run a slushie stand out of their home serving their neighbors delicious treats.

16024. Ms. Lucas-Rosebud Closure (02:19)

Date:
2022-08-09
Main contributors:
Rena Enis, Joan Mown, Gregory Mown, Deloris Lucas, Fatimah Harris Al-Nurridin, Nia Cunningham (facilitator), Maggie Catania (facilitator), Rebecca Hunter (facilitator)
Summary:

16025. Nowhere to Go-Safe Space (02:41)

Date:
2022-08-09
Main contributors:
Rena Enis, Joan Mown, Gregory Mown, Deloris Lucas, Fatimah Harris Al-Nurridin, Nia Cunningham (facilitator), Maggie Catania (facilitator), Rebecca Hunter (facilitator)
Summary:
The participants discussed a need for a shared safe space in the community. They talked about how there is no where to go and gather. They reflected on the programming and opportunities to learn outside of school from their experience growing up in the community. Now that does not exist even in the spaces that are there like Carver Park.

16027. Peter Rock Church Story Circle (1:08:19)

Date:
2022-11-06
Main contributors:
Amanda Allen, Leatha James (Mother James), Margaret Cook, Ethel J Wells (farmers daughter), Cynthia Lane (Pastor’s Wife), Pamela Sawyer, Fatimah Harris Al-Nurridin (facilitator), Nia Cunningham (facilitator), Angela Tillges (facilitator)
Summary:
This story circle was facilitated by Fatimah Al-Nurridin Harris, a longtime Riverdale resident and eco-steward of the land. This story circle focused on the experiences of members of the Peter Rock Church of God. Founded in 1944 as a place of worship and community space, the Peter Rock Church of God is one of the oldest and earliest buildings along the Little Calumet River. The ministry is located on the "church row" that sits adjacent to the river. Representing a generational vision of continued service and community growth, the church has been led by three generations of family as Pastor and Pastor's wife.

16028. Senora Fox Colbert Interview (02:33)

Date:
2023-10-07
Main contributors:
Senora Fox Colbert, Yonina Scates, Angela Tillges (facilitator), Rebecca Hunter (facilitator)
Summary:
Senora Fox Colbert's oral history focuses on the changes that have shaped the Altgeld Gardens community over her lifetime.

16029. September 2024 Community Advisory Group Meeting- Pt 1 (1:31:22)

Date:
2024-09-14
Main contributors:
Adella Bass, Nakhyyaa Carter, Jermica Davis, Senora Fox Colbert, Beria Hampton, Cheryl Johnson, Mina Jefferson, Jamira Owokoniran, Loretta Pinkerton Walker, Jasmine Ray, James Johnson, Zoe Manadier, Jamie Simone (technical advisor), Jenna Pollack (technical advisor), Isabella Bonito (technical advisor), Will Bouman (technical advisor), Maggie Catania (facilitator) , Maya Etienne (facilitator), Rebecca Hunter (facilitator), Angela Tillges (facilitator)
Summary:
In September 2024, the Community Advisory group held the inaugural Riverdale Community Land Trust board vote. Members of the committee presented short nomination speeches prior to the board vote.

16030. September 2024 Community Advisory Group Meeting- Pt 2 (35:24)

Date:
2024-09-14
Main contributors:
Adella Bass, Nakhyyaa Carter, Jermica Davis, Senora Fox Colbert, Beria Hampton, Cheryl Hampton, Mina Johnson, Jamira Owokoniran, Loretta Pinkerton Walker, Jasmine Ray, James Johnson, Zoe Manadier, Jamie Simone (technical advisor), Will Bouman (technical advisor), Maggie Catania (facilitator), Maya Etienne (facilitator), Rebecca Hunter (facilitator), Angela Tillges (facilitator)
Summary:
In September 2024, the Community Advisory group held the inaugural Riverdale Community Land Trust board vote. This recording documents the post-vote the group celebration. At the top of this clip the group is recording a tik tok video to celebrate and announce the founding board. In this meeting the group strategized on next steps and voted in positions for the founding board.

16031. Shequitta Butler and Tommie Butler Interview (1:12:09)

Date:
2024-08-23
Main contributors:
Shequitta Butler, Tommie Butler, Angela Tillges (facilitator)
Summary:
In this oral history Shequitta and Tommie Butler reminisce about growing up in Altgeld Gardens, their generational connections, their young life together, marriage and family and on being "Raised on Love". They also spoke on giving back to the community through their after school boxing and dance program.

16032. Social Work (05:16)

Date:
2022-09-23
Main contributors:
Beria Hampton, Ms. Rose, Nia Cunningham (facilitator), Angela Tillges (facilitator), Rebecca Hunter (facilitator)
Summary:
Ms. Rose discussed her history as a social worker and some early interventions she implemented to support youth reentering community after incarceration. She described the social work training as preparing students to be "classroom ready" for the field rather than the street ready skills to succeed at the job. The group discussed the gaps in the support programs for young adults, especially young men and how that reinforces their return to the streets.

16034. Yonina Scates Interview and Senora Fox Colbert (33:24)

Date:
2023-10-07
Main contributors:
Senora Fox Colbert, Yonina Scates
Summary:
Yonina Scates’s oral history focuses on the changes that have shaped the Altgeld Gardens community over her lifetime. The interview focuses particularly on the 70s and 80s and how neighborhood redevelopment and drugs changed the character of the Gardens. Yonina grew up in the Gardens and experienced firsthand community members’ commitments to looking out for each other. Such experiences have deepened her commitment to ensuring community members are at the center of decisions regarding the future of the neighborhood. A self-described “generational curse breaker,” Yonina considers the Gardens her personal “heaven.”

16035. May 2024 Community Advisory Group Meeting- Bylaws, Mission, Vision Working Group (41:09)

Date:
2024-05-11
Main contributors:
Beria Hampton, Cheryl Johnson, Crystal Dalton, James Johnson, LaFrieda McKnight, Nakhemya Byars, Nakhyya Carter, Renae McKnight Rountree, Tasha Ellis, Terri Williams/Johnson, Tungee Garrett (Gi Gi), Vivian Gray, Yonina Scates, Jenny Fronczak (technical advisor), Will Bouman (technical advisor), Maggie Catania (facilitator), Maya Etienne (facilitator), Rebecca Hunter (facilitator), Angela Tillges (facilitator)
Summary:
In May 2024, the Community Advisory Group stressed the need to document change over time in Riverdale’s landscape. Members emphasized that creating a record of the community’s composition before gentrification would enable the CLT to better protect long-term residents from the displacing effects of new developments and neighbors with higher wealth brackets. The Advisory Group split into two working groups one focused on land mapping and the other on bylaws for the Community Land Trust. The land mapping group developed ideas for the infrastructure and programming that should take shape on acquired land. Members emphasized the need for biodiversity, youth and community member skill development.

16036. March 2024 Community Advisory Group Meeting (1:32:03)

Date:
2024-03-09
Main contributors:
Beria Hampton, Cheryl Johnson, Crystal Dalton, James Johnson, Jamira Owokoniran, Jasmine Ray, Kevin Lawson, LaFrieda McKnight, Lee Walker, Loretta Pinkerton Walker, Marguerite Jacobs, Mina Jefferson, Renae Rountree, Tasha Ellis, Terri Williams/Johnson, Tungee Garrett (Gi Gi), Tonina Scates, Zoe Manadier, Ben Helpand (technical advisor), Will Bouman (technical advisor), Maggie Catania (facilitator), Maya Etienne (facilitator), Rebecca Hunter (facilitator), Angela Tillges (facilitator)
Summary:
In March of 2024, the community advisory group worked with technical advisor Ben Helphand from Neighborspace. An overview of Neighborspace and community land trust models was provided. The group then separated into two working groups, bylaws and land acquisition. This recording follows the land acquisition working group as they discuss available land, environmental remediation needs, and training on web resources to learn about land ownership, zoning, and environmental testing.

16037. May 2024 Community Advisory Group Meeting- Land Acquisition Working Group (1:32:36)

Date:
2024-05-11
Main contributors:
Adella Bass, Beria Hampton, Cheryl Hampton, Chrystal Dalton, James Johnson, Jamira Owokoniran, LaFrieda McKnight, Mina Jefferson, Nakhemya Byars, Nakhyya Carter, Renae McKnight Roundtree, Senora Fox Colbert, Tasha Ellis, Terri Williams/Johnson, Tungee Garrett (Gi Gi), Vivian Gray, Yonina Scates, Jenny Fronczak (technical advisor), Will Bouman (technical advisor), Maggie Catania (facilitator), Maya Etienne (facilitator), Rebecca Hunter (facilitator), Angela Tillges (facilitator)
Summary:
In May 2024, the Community Advisory Group stressed the need to document change over time in Riverdale’s landscape. Members emphasized that creating a record of the community’s composition before gentrification would enable the CLT to better protect long-term residents from the displacing effects of new developments and neighbors with higher wealth brackets. The Advisory Group split into two working groups one focused on land mapping and the other on bylaws for the Community Land Trust. The land mapping group developed ideas for the infrastructure and programming that should take shape on acquired land. Members emphasized the need for biodiversity, youth and community member skill development.

16038. Mr. Ronald Gaines Interview (26:39)

Date:
2024-09-04
Main contributors:
Mr. Ronald Gaines, Rebecca Hunter (facilitator)
Summary:
In this oral history Mr. Ronald Gaines discussed how he first connected to and purchased Chicago's Finest Marina- the oldest black owned marina in Chicago and at the time of this interview a newly designated site on the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. Mr. Gaines is a retired Chicago police sergeant and many of his family members work for the Chicago Police Department and in public safety. He spoke of the unique vantage that offers them in the community. He described family legacy connected to Freedom Seekers. His ancestor William Washington Gaines sought freedom after fleeing Virginia and began freeing other family members gathering again to make life near Marquette, Michigan.

16039. Mr. Ronald Gaines Interview (Cut 1) (01:32)

Date:
2024-09-04
Main contributors:
Mr. Ronald Gaines, Rebecca Hunter (facilitator)
Summary:
In this oral history Mr. Ronald Gaines discussed how he first connected to and purchased Chicago's Finest Marina- the oldest black owned marina in Chicago and at the time of this interview a newly designated site on the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom.

16040. Mr. Ronald Gaines Interview (Cut 2) (03:25)

Date:
2024-09-04
Main contributors:
Mr. Ronald Gaines, Rebecca Hunter (facilitator)
Summary:
In this oral history Mr. Ronald Gaines discussed the boating community on the Little Calumet River in Chicago. He explains his connection to the Riverdale Community Area and the feel of the community and surrounding nature.

16041. Beria-Creativity and Education_River Days_Social Stories-July 2022 (08:35)

Date:
2022-07-30
Main contributors:
Beria Hampton, Nia Cunningham (facilitator), Angela Tillges (facilitator), Rebecca Hunter (facilitator)
Summary:
In this social story Beria Hampton and neighbors discuss the incredible creativity in her community while she was growing up. She speaks to the systematic disinvestmentof the community in resources and especially in education. This conversation took place at a River Day Event. River Days was a series of monthly social and educational gatherings held along the river at Chicago's Finest Marina. Chicago's Finest Marina is the oldest continuously Black- owned marina in Chicago. Owned by the Gaines family, the marina provides event space and water access for boaters. The Gaines additionally interpret and elevate the stories of the Self Liberators on the Underground Railroad who sheltered on the land now occupied by the Marina as they journeyed to freedom. In the spirit of this legacy, River Days welcomed community members to the river for food, activities, and neighborly conversations about the land, water, and community well-being. Co-designed by Wayfinding and community organizations, these events also included programming such as yoga, story collecting and mapping, planting demos, music, bird walks, kayak demos, bingo, and art installations. Attendees were simultaneously introduced to the marina space, local garden, historic freedom sites, and other neighborhood resources, and invited as stakeholders into conversations about the future of Riverdale's public lands.

16042. Mr. Ronald Gaines Interview (Cut 3) (02:58)

Date:
2024-09-04
Main contributors:
Mr. Ronald Gaines, Rebecca Hunter (facilitator)
Summary:
In this oral history Mr. Ronald Gaines discussed his family, the next generation, and the legacy he is creating for his family. He purchased the marina, now Chicago's Finest Marina, and later learned of the land's history together with researchers and historians. at the time of this interview a newly designated site on the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom.

16043. Beria-Resource, No Resource_River Days_Social Stories-July 2022 (05:13)

Date:
2022-07-30
Main contributors:
Beria Hampton, Nia Cunningham (facilitator), Rebecca Hunter (facilitator), Angela Tillges (facilitator)
Summary:
In this social story Beria Hampton explained how her neighborhood went from being fully resourced to having no resources at A River Day Event. River Days was a series of monthly social and educational gatherings held along the river at Chicago's Finest Marina. Chicago's Finest Marina is the oldest continuously Black-owned marina in Chicago. Owned by the Gaines family, the marina provides event space and water access for boaters. The Gaines additionally interpret and elevate the stories of the Self Liberators on the Underground Railroad who sheltered on the land now occupied by the Marina as they journeyed to freedom. In the spirit of this legacy, River Days welcomed community members to the river for food, activities, and neighborly conversations about the land, water, and community well-being. Co-designed by Wayfinding and community organizations, these events also included programming such as yoga, story collecting and mapping, planting demos, music, bird walks, kayak demos, bingo, and art installations. Attendees were simultaneously introduced to the marina space, local garden, historic freedom sites, and other neighborhood resources, and invited as stakeholders into conversations about the future of Riverdale's public lands.

16044. Closing (01:08)

Date:
2022-11-06
Main contributors:
Ethel wells, Angela Tillges (facilitator) , Fatimah Harris (facilitator)
Summary:
At the closing of this story circle, Ms. Ethel Wells described what she would like to see for the future of the community.

16045. Cynthia Lane-I love Altgeld (01:02)

Date:
2022-11-06
Main contributors:
Cynthia Lane (Pastor's Wife)
Summary:
Ms. Cynthia Lane described her husband's love and commitment to Altgeld Garden as a community pastor.

16046. Cynthia Lane-The Pastor and the Church Row (02:04)

Date:
2024
Main contributors:
Cynthia Lane
Summary:
Ms. Cynthia Lane described her connection to church row, how she met her husband and became the pastor's wife. She described her husband's visionary plans for the church and the community along the Little Calumet River.

16048. Drugs as a Family Business (01:50)

Date:
2022-09-23
Main contributors:
Beria Hampton, Ms. Rose, Nia Cunningham (facilitator), Angela Tillges (facilitator), Rebecca Hunter (facilitator)
Summary:
Ms. Rose discussed how she has seen drugs become the family business where all family members get involved. Ms. Beria discusses the difference s between gangs and cliques.

16050. Mr. Ronald Gaines Interview (Cut 4) (04:41)

Date:
2024-09-04
Main contributors:
Mr. Ronald Gaines, Rebecca Hunter (facilitator)
Summary:
In this oral history Mr. Ronald Gaines discussed his family history- Gaines Rock in Michigan is named after his ancestral family members who sought freedom. He spoke to the additional connection to the Underground Railroad Network to Freedom at the site of his business Chicago Finest Marina. He is a steward of the freedom seeking legacy.

16051. Ms. Enis-Library-Youth (02:47)

Date:
2022-08-09
Main contributors:
Rena Enis, Joan Mown, Gregory Mown, Deloris Lucas, Fatimah Harris Al-Nurridin, Nia Cunningham (facilitator), Maggie Catania (facilitator), Rebecca Hunter (facilitator)
Summary:
Ms. Rena Enis discussed the challenges of the newly built Altgeld Branch, Chicago Public Library. She described the need for library staff to connect to the community especially the young people. As a shared public resource there are challenges between different user groups in the library and an opportunity to engage youth in a constructive way.

16052. Ms. Enis-Greens and Mac (01:19)

Date:
2022-08-09
Main contributors:
Rena Enis, Joan Mown, Gregory Mown, Deloris Lucas, Fatimah Harris Al-Nurridin, Nia Cunningham (facilitator), Maggie Catania (facilitator), Rebecca Hunter (facilitator)
Summary:
Ms. Rena Enis discussed how she cooks healthy Sunday dinner as a way to give back to her community.

16053. Ms. Harris Al-Nurridin-Healthy Food and Soil (02:37)

Date:
2022-08-09
Main contributors:
Rena Enis, Joan Mown, Gregory Mown, Deloris Lucas, Fatimah Harris Al-Nurridin, Nia Cunningham (facilitator), Maggie Catania (facilitator), Rebecca Hunter (facilitator)
Summary:
Ms. Fatimah Harris Al-Nurridin discussed how she became involved in the community food movement. She explains how food is connected to land and community health and wellness.

16054. UCAN Story Circle (23:09)

Date:
2022-09-23
Main contributors:
Beria Hampton, Ms. Rose, Nia Cunningham (facilitator), Angela Tillges (facilitator), Rebecca Hunter (facilitator)
Summary:
This Story Circle features a conversation between Beria and Ms. Rose two UCAN employees. They discuss violence prevention in the community and the changing nature of family dynamics. UCAN Riverdale is a nonprofit serving youth who are in the care of the state child welfare system as well as youth who have been removed from their homes for reasons of abuse or neglect. UCAN also works with the families of these children. Guided by a common clinical philosophy, UCAN seeks to facilitate holistic healing for these families.

16055. Yonina Scates Interview (02:37)

Date:
2023-10-07
Main contributors:
Senora Fox Colbert, Yonina Scates, Angela Tillges (facilitator), Rebecca Hunter (facilitator)
Summary:
As a returning resident and self-described “generational curse breaker,” Yonina considers the Gardens her personal “heaven.”

16056. Virginia Taylor "Cookie" at Old Timers' Picnic (08:52)

Date:
2023-08-20
Main contributors:
Virginia Tetter Williams, Angela Tillges (facilitator)
Summary:
In this social story, recorded at the Old Timers' Picnic, Virginia Tetter expressed her appreciation for the community-oriented upbringing she experienced in Altgeld. Community members were quick to show their love for one another. The Old Timers' Picnic is an annual, weekend-long reunion event organized by the community. Thousands of former Altgeld Gardens residents travel from all over the country to unite with current residents and celebrate their community with a parade and other festivities.

16057. [The anatomy of a group] (29:09)

Date:
unknown/unknown
Summary:
Introduces the series and discusses the characteristics of a group. Identifies a group as a collection of individuals with a common purpose, a participation pattern, a communication system, a well developed social climate, mutually adopted standards, an organizational structure, and prescribed procedures to be followed in their relations.

16066. [Emotions and crime] (29:07)

Date:
unknown/unknown
Summary:
Discusses the relationship between emotional stability and criminal behavior. Points out that most crimes are committed by normal persons, illustrating with examples of hit-and-run drivers, embezzlers, income tax offenders, and people temporarily under stress or tempted in a particular situation. Analyzes motivations and stresses situations to provide an understanding of the normal criminal. Features Dr. Douglas M. Kelly.

16067. IU NewsNet (26:01)

Date:
2025-01-30
Main contributors:
Ryder, Anne
Summary:
IU NewsNet weekly newscasts IU NewsNet Reporters: Alivia Wilson, Lacie Carr, Nicke Rodecap, Nick Abel, Jack Bassett, Razan Omar, kelsey Pease, Claire Tips & Matt Vogel; Executive Producer: Emma Herwehe; IU NewsNet Control Room: Director: Sidney Moore; Technical Director: Laynie Pitts; Audio: Bri Stoneburner; Audio: Morgan Hippie; Tape: Leiree Hagman; Prompter: Daniel Vesper; CG (Xpression): Oscar Harrison; Floor: Lauren Henn; Cams: hannah Raines; JIB: India Young; Assistant Director: Lauren Tucker:

16068. IU NewsNet (26:09)

Date:
2025-02-06
Main contributors:
Ryder, Anne
Summary:
IU NewsNet weekly newscasts IU NewsNet Reporters: Alivia Wilson, Lacie Carr, Nick Rodecap, Nick Abel, Jack Bassett, Razan Omar, Kelsey Pease, Claire Tips & Matt Vogel; Executive Producer: Emma Herwehe; Director: Lauren Tucker; Technical Director: Hope Arauco; Audio: Morgan Hippie; Audio: Laynie Pitts; Tape: Lauren Henn; Prompter: Bri Stoneburner; CG (Xpression): Daniel Vesper; Floor: India Young; Cams Sidney Moore; JIB: Hannah Raines; Assistant Director: Oscar Harrison; Utility: Leivree Hagman

16069. IU NewsNet (26:36)

Date:
2025-02-27
Main contributors:
Ryder, Anne
Summary:
IU NewsNet weekly newscasts IU NewsNet Reporters: Alivia Wilson, Lacie Carr, Nick Rodecap, Nick Abel, Jack Bassett, Razan Omar, Kelsey Pease, Claire Tips & Matt Vogel; Executive Producer: Emma Herwehe; Director: Bri Stoneburner; Techincal Director: India Young; Audio: Leivree Hagman & Lauren Henn; Tape: Sidney Moore; Prompter: Hope Arauco; CG (Xpression): Laynie Pitts; Floor: Lauren Tucker; Cams: Daniel Vesper; JIB: Oscar harrison; Assistant Director: Morgan Hippie; Utility: Hannah Raines;

16070. IU NewsNet (27:27)

Date:
2025-03-06
Main contributors:
Ryder, Anne
Summary:
IU NewsNet weekly newscasts IU NewsNet Reporters: Nick Abel, Jack Bassett, Lacie Carr, Ava Fiermuga, Razan Omar, Kelsey Pease, Nicke Rodecap, Claire Tips, Matt Vogel & Alivia Wilson; Executive Producer: Emma Herwehe; Director: Morgan Hippie; Technical Director: Hannah Raines; Audio: Lauren Henn & India Young; Tape: Lauren Tucker; Prompter: Leivree Hagman; CG (Xpression): Hope Arauco; Floor: Oscar Harrison; Cams: Bri Stoneburner; JIB: Daniel Vesper; Assistant Director: Laynie Pitts; Utility: Sidney Moore