15751. Angela Cameron Interview (cut 1) (03:04)

Date:
November 11, 2023
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 ...

15752. April 2024 Community Advisory Group Meeting (2:56:07)

Date:
April 13, 2024
Main contributors:
Adella Bass; Jamira Owokoniran; Cheryl Johnson
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...

15754. Eurania (Vonnie) Brunson at Old Timers' Picnic (07:45)

Date:
August 20, 2023
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 e...

15755. Fatimah Harris Al-Nurridin Interview (1:18:22)

Date:
November 2, 2022
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 Rive...

15756. Faye Tetter at Old Timers Picnic (04:40)

Date:
August 20, 2023
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 Cen...

15757. Generational Wealth_River Days_Social Stories-July 2022 (02:35)

Date:
July 30, 2022
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 hel...

15758. Golden Gate and Altgeld Residents and Alumni Story Circle (1:49:46)

Date:
August 9, 2022
Main contributors:
Rena Enis; Joan Mown; Gregory Mown
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 ...

15759. July 2024 Community Advisory Group Meeting (1:33:10)

Date:
July 13, 2024
Main contributors:
Adella Bass; Beria Hampton; Cheryl Johnson
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.

15760. Kids Bought the House (01:58)

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

15761. Lathrop Homes Interview (1:26:01)

Date:
November 4, 2022
Main contributors:
J.L. Gross; John McDermott; Maggie Catania (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 Ho...

15764. Lorne Nash Interview (13:53)

Date:
November 11, 2023
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 t...

15765. Ms. Lucas-Mobility (02:35)

Date:
August 9, 2022
Main contributors:
Rena Enis; Joan Mown; Gregory Mown
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 communi...

15767. Ms. Lucas-Slushie Lady (01:32)

Date:
August 9, 2022
Main contributors:
Rena Enis; Joan Mown; Gregory Mown
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.

15769. Nowhere to Go-Safe Space (02:41)

Date:
August 9, 2022
Main contributors:
Rena Enis; Joan Mown; Gregory Mown
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 ou...

15771. Peter Rock Church Story Circle (1:08:19)

Date:
November 6, 2022
Main contributors:
Amanda Allen; Leatha James (Mother James); Margaret Cook
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...

15772. Senora Fox Colbert Interview (02:33)

Date:
October 7, 2023
Main contributors:
Senora Fox Colbert; Yonina Scates; Angela Tillges (facilitator)
Summary:
Senora Fox Colbert's oral history focuses on the changes that have shaped the Altgeld Gardens community over her lifetime.

15773. September 2024 Community Advisory Group Meeting- Pt 1 (1:31:22)

Date:
September 14, 2024
Main contributors:
Adella Bass; Nakhyyaa Carter; Jermica Davis
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.

15774. September 2024 Community Advisory Group Meeting- Pt 2 (35:24)

Date:
September 14, 2024
Main contributors:
Adella Bass; Nakhyyaa Carter; Jermica Davis
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 t...

15775. Shequitta Butler and Tommie Butler Interview (1:12:09)

Date:
August 23, 2024
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 o...

15776. Social Work (05:16)

Date:
September 23, 2022
Main contributors:
Beria Hampton; Ms. Rose; Nia Cunningham (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 p...

15777. Transportation, Mobility, and Community (03:08)

Date:
November 6, 2022
Main contributors:
Ethel J. Wells
Summary:
The group described the the quality of transportation between their neighborhoods and downtown when they were growing up.

15778. Yonina Scates Interview and Senora Fox Colbert (33:24)

Date:
October 7, 2023
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 rede...

15780. March 2024 Community Advisory Group Meeting (1:32:03)

Date:
March 9, 2024
Main contributors:
Beria Hampton; Cheryl Johnson; Crystal Dalton
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 th...

15782. Mr. Ronald Gaines Interview (26:39)

Date:
September 4, 2024
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 ...

15783. Mr. Ronald Gaines Interview (Cut 1) (01:32)

Date:
September 4, 2024
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 ...

15784. Mr. Ronald Gaines Interview (Cut 2) (03:25)

Date:
September 4, 2024
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 communi...

15785. Beria-Creativity and Education_River Days_Social Stories-July 2022 (08:35)

Date:
July 30, 2022
Main contributors:
Beria Hampton; Nia Cunningham (facilitator); Angela Tillges (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...

15786. Mr. Ronald Gaines Interview (Cut 3) (02:58)

Date:
September 4, 2024
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 learn...

15787. Beria-Resource, No Resource_River Days_Social Stories-July 2022 (05:13)

Date:
July 30, 2022
Main contributors:
Beria Hampton; Nia Cunningham (facilitator); Rebecca Hunter (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 educat...

15788. Closing (01:08)

Date:
November 6, 2022
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.

15789. Cynthia Lane-I love Altgeld (01:02)

Date:
November 6, 2022
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.

15790. 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...

15792. Drugs as a Family Business (01:50)

Date:
September 23, 2022
Main contributors:
Beria Hampton; Ms. Rose; Nia Cunningham (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.

15794. Mr. Ronald Gaines Interview (Cut 4) (04:41)

Date:
September 4, 2024
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...

15795. Ms. Enis-Library-Youth (02:47)

Date:
August 9, 2022
Main contributors:
Rena Enis; Joan Mown; Gregory Mown
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. A...

15796. Ms. Enis-Greens and Mac (01:19)

Date:
August 9, 2022
Main contributors:
Rena Enis; Joan Mown; Gregory Mown
Summary:
Ms. Rena Enis discussed how she cooks healthy Sunday dinner as a way to give back to her community.

15797. Ms. Harris Al-Nurridin-Healthy Food and Soil (02:37)

Date:
August 9, 2022
Main contributors:
Rena Enis; Joan Mown; Gregory Mown
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.

15798. UCAN Story Circle (23:09)

Date:
September 23, 2022
Main contributors:
Beria Hampton; Ms. Rose; Nia Cunningham (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...

15799. Yonina Scates Interview (02:37)

Date:
October 7, 2023
Main contributors:
Senora Fox Colbert; Yonina Scates; Angela Tillges (facilitator)
Summary:
As a returning resident and self-described “generational curse breaker,” Yonina considers the Gardens her personal “heaven.”

15800. Virginia Taylor "Cookie" at Old Timers' Picnic (08:52)

Date:
August 20, 2023
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 t...