Home for Good, I’m Sure

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“You help get his crop in, he helps get your crop in. Never a dime is exchanged.” [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/328491102″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] Produced by Rebecca Werner with interviews recorded by StoryCorps, a national nonprofit whose mission is to provide Americans of all backgrounds and beliefs with the opportunity to record, share, and preserve…

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Hatcher Voting Bloc

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“It’s hard to be in Gary and not be involved in politics.” [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/320382747″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]   This story is part of our Flight Paths initiative. Produced by Rebecca Werner with interviews recorded by StoryCorps, a national nonprofit whose mission is to provide Americans of all backgrounds and beliefs with the opportunity…

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True Case of Irony

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“He was surprised. He figured there would be some backlash. He never dreamed it would be that bad.” [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/328488181″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] Produced by Rebecca Werner with interviews recorded by StoryCorps, a national nonprofit whose mission is to provide Americans of all backgrounds and beliefs with the opportunity to record, share, and…

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Good Foundation

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“Well, you started the legacy; we’ll just continue it.” [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/310361001″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]   This story is part of our Flight Paths initiative. Produced by Rebecca Werner with interviews recorded by StoryCorps, a national nonprofit whose mission is to provide Americans of all backgrounds and beliefs with the opportunity to record, share,…

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Blockbusting Realtors

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“The sight of a ‘For Sale’ sign would just trigger devaluation of the neighborhood.” [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/297882052″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]   This story is part of our Flight Paths initiative. Produced by Rebecca Werner with interviews recorded by StoryCorps, a national nonprofit whose mission is to provide Americans of all backgrounds and beliefs with…

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It Was Really Tough

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“We’ve always been extremely close… because we know that here in Gary, we have to stick together.” [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/320365489″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]   This story is part of our Flight Paths initiative. Produced by Rebecca Werner with interviews recorded by StoryCorps, a national nonprofit whose mission is to provide Americans of all backgrounds…

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01 – Migration Chorus

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“The streets of Gary were paved with gold. That’s what they heard as immigrants. And so, that’s where they went.” [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/318311204″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] This is part 1 of a 5-part series, Chorus of Voices: Retelling Northwest Indiana History. Several of the original interviews were recorded in partnership with StoryCorps: www.storycorps.org Part 2:…

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02 – Neighborhoods Chorus

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“But when them streetlights came on, you could be blocks away, and you’d hear your name, and you knew that was the time.”   [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/318311200″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] This is part 2 of a 5-part series, Chorus of Voices: Retelling Northwest Indiana History. Several of the original interviews were recorded in partnership with…

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03 – Flight Paths Chorus

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“So many people left all parts of Gary.”   [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/318311199″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] This is part 3 of a 5-part series, Chorus of Voices: Retelling Northwest Indiana History. Several of the original interviews were recorded in partnership with StoryCorps: www.storycorps.org Part 1: Migration Part 2: Neighborhood Part 4: Impact Part 5: Thinking Regionally…

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