16011. 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.

16014. 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.

16015. 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.

16017. 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.

16018. 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:

16019. 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.