Flight Paths Project
Hatcher 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...
Good 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...
A Long Way to Go
"It was hysteria...and fear." https://youtu.be/rbNGtOYO2V0 This story is part of our Flight Paths initiative. Hold a Conversation In addition to the questions below, please see How to use the questions for reflection. Clarification Questions How has the speaker experienced...
Blockbusting 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,...
It 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...
We Can’t Ignore It
"If Gary doesn't thrive, the rest of the area doesn't thrive." https://youtu.be/-ikUunNdkAs This story is part of our Flight Paths initiative. Hold a Conversation Can you imagine leading a conversation about this story? Where? With whom? What kinds of questions...
01 – 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...
02 – 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...
03 – 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...