13171. Aldermen Strategy (09:06)

Date:
August 9, 2022
Main contributors:
Rena Enis; Joan Mown; Gregory Mown
Summary:
Community members discussed their participation in city politics, area level governance with alderman and police precinct captains, and the ways they experience the city working--and not working--f...

13172. Altgeld Residents and Alumni Story Circle (1:49:46)

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

13173. 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 ...

13174. 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.

13175. 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...

13176. 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.

13177. 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...

13179. 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.

13180. 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...