15861. 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.

15863. 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...

15864. 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...

15865. 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.

15866. 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.

15867. 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...

15868. 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.”

15869. 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...

15870. Beach Haven 1956 Langes, Benswangers (04:10)

Date:
unknown
Summary:
Per Jenny Bass: Beach Haven, NJ was a family vacation spot with friends. Aline and Jack Lange, Nancy and Ed Benswanger are the names of the couples in addition to the Basses in this film.