“It was hysteria…and fear.” 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 issues of race across her life? What are some of the key moments or chapters in […]
Blockbusting Realtors
“The sight of a ‘For Sale’ sign would just trigger devaluation of the neighborhood.” 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, and preserve […]
It Was Really Tough
“We’ve always been extremely close… because we know that here in Gary, we have to stick together.” 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, […]
We Can’t Ignore It
“If Gary doesn’t thrive, the rest of the area doesn’t thrive.” 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 would you pose? (See How to use the questions for reflection for one approach.) Please email your […]
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.” 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: Neighborhood Part 3: Flight Paths Part 4: […]
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.” 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 StoryCorps: www.storycorps.org Part 1: Migration Part 3: […]
03 – Flight Paths Chorus
“So many people left all parts of Gary.” 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 Hold a Conversation Can you imagine leading […]
04 – Impact Chorus
“We know that, for Gary to survive, you have to start small and work your way out, and small is with the churches, with the temples, with the schools. People need to stay to keep things going.” This is part 4 of a 5-part series, Chorus of Voices: Retelling Northwest Indiana History. Several of the […]
05 – Thinking Regionally: Lake and Porter Counties Chorus
“The natural resources, and the positioning of the region up against Lake Michigan, that three-county area is just a natural economic powerhouse waiting to happen.” This is Part 5 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 […]