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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 ge...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
