Posts by Allison Schuette
Home for Good, I’m Sure
“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…
Read MoreHatcher Voting Bloc
“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…
Read MoreTrue Case of Irony
“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…
Read MoreGood Foundation
“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,…
Read MoreBlockbusting Realtors
“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…
Read MoreIt Was Really Tough
“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…
Read More01 – Migration Chorus
“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:…
Read More02 – Neighborhoods Chorus
“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…
Read More03 – Flight Paths Chorus
“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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