native sun. 22bus. whitepriveldge. segregated. creativitiy. jive. brownbrick. social justice. don’t switch the mangoes. blight. ride the el. wriglyville. community. gwendolyn brooks. mary’s burgers. gerber hart library—glbt. REQUIRED: PHOTO ID. cartoonist. respect. migration. other. skyscraper. murals. naan. blues and jazz. hostels. amtrack. the jungle. cheerios. independence. grid system. irish german. big bills in back. REQUIRED: PHOTO ID. social justice isn’t just for rock stars. edgewater. andersonville. granville. paneer. spicy tuna. people watching. small talk. bunk beds. excitement. city etiquette. we appreciate your cooperation. electric currents: beware. shot the Chinaman. yeah in the back. band-aid gunshot wound. internal wounds shape the city. race determines more than social class. comfort with a pen. cubs love Chicago. vines of Clark. mary’s attic. boobie-bouncin—an old woman’s disgust. chats on the el. progressive 60’s. social revolution. world fair. flexibility. women and Children’s Books. i love female orgasm. location is everything. 7 girls—one bath. laughing. individuality. poignant moments. real world: real chicago. ride the past. celebrate creativity, diversity and unique beings. millennium park. bean mirror. taste of chicago. soul food. baraq o’ Bauma. dally llama addresses chicago. REQUIRED: PHOTO ID. bananas. mini muffins. tale of the city. empire state. house on mango street. house of blues. looking for blockbuster. don’t wait to long, experience the world. non-tourist. no maps on the subway. back of the bus. life in a new bubble. quintessential chicago. looptopia. whole red snapper. synthetic strings. the onion: for women. bright colors. seven-on-seventh. without your mom? REQUIRED: PHOTO ID. sewer smells. debrief. friendly smiles. may I have this dance?don’t ever cry for a boy. buildings so tall you feel like an ant. fuchsia empire state. windy. you weren’t kidding. sparkling lake shore drive. bday on the loop. abs on the lawn. free yoga class. 321-TAXI-CAB. plastic in plastic; bags in bags. borders book hunt. body odor. hyde park: 4700S. move a seat—fulfill another’s prophesy. immediate. divided by an alley. virgin of guadalupe. pooper scooper. no water pressure. shower in sink. REQUIRED: PHOTO ID. ever been a minority?get informed. get inspired. get involved. rainbow PUSH coalition: founded by Jesse Jackson. holy, holy, holy. Mother’s day—isn’t just about roses. women fighting public policy—fighting to save their children. invisible souls. we want a statue. first women bishop. vashu mcKenzie. mothers are the masters of control. absence of order is chaos. rev. martin luther king jr. we are fighting for dignity, decency and equality for all women. people without an insult level can never fight for dignity. gentrification—good or bad?chicago blues district. harold washington—1st black mayor. neighborhood branding. empty lots. beautiful condos. a mind is a terrible thing to waste. little grocery stores. fried chicken. signs of reinvestment: playground. urban gang center. robert taylor homes. ida b. wells. Barbed wire. unleaded: $3. 67. disorganization of community. dirty pigeons. the history and reality of bronzeville. lack of heath care facilities. haitian revolution. dead zone. have you been a dad today?traffic jam. mccormick place. major art venues. opera house. sears tower. flea market. sundays on. polish sausage. sun times. largest commercial center. river north—gallery district. capreny green. nation’s poorest. mixed income housing. controlled by different gangs. dantrell davis: seven-year-old shot. jane burne mayor moved in for two weeks. gangs declared truce. lower gang-related mortality all over city. barbed wire school windows. futures determined by city policy. out in five years. REQUIRED: PHOTO ID. concentration of poverty. FOF quaker church. henegan wrecking co. vonkatesh documentary. goose river. protected industrial district. settled by irish who kept geese. buildings set back from streets. outdoor cafes. westtown/wickerpark. Puerterican. moved to work in steel mills. giant 5 story steel flag. no ethnic bleeding. preserve integrity of neighborhood even with gentrification. humboldt park. REQUIRED: PHOTO ID. parade for protest. puerto rico—not immigrants. no vote, fight in our war. wickerpark—young hangout. artsy. steppinwolf theatre. lincoln park. most wealthy in chicago. pretentious. oprah on the gold coast. apollo theatre. lakeview DePaul university. speakeasy & gangs during prohibition. black is back. new town. associated with gay community. boystown. official-city-council-deemed-gay-community. halsted. gay pride parade. andersonville. lesbian community. more integration. wriglyville. conservative. graceland cemetery. buried: marshall field. cheesebro. potter. uptown. 76 neighborhoods. hollywood started here. 50 languages spoken. rich cultural history. art deco. highest concentration of homelessness. riveria. greenmill. aragon. boys & girls club. argyle street:new chinatown. vietnamese community. marketplace. pad thai. chicken feet. BBQ duck by the ¼ lb. my children, my africa. sanctity of the word. why cant we be friends. can one man really change the world?words are tangible—not rocks. apartheid. separation through words. ends justify means?bacino’s chicago style pizza. mozzarella. firefly. battle star. small gods. enders game. who loves their sci-fi?caucasian kills young black boy. words should unite not separate. call and response. soulful tradition. in the roots. beer with a German. brown line toward the loop. texture, texture. ice, ice, baby. improv. celebrity!night out—sushi lounge. omaki nigri, omagaki tempura. philly roll. 10 at an 8. first time?it’s good. fergie ferg. asian style star search. on the balloons. crystal desert. gelatiny goodness. clear rice pudding and tree leaves. spectacular art fair. bright colors. dr. suess exhibit. foot scrapping. nada. 22 36 see where that goes. 2 blocks north, not far. $10 cover; 21+. 151 Michigan, it’ll go far. 36 not running. man selling postcards. nothing is free. follow?redline shut down. tips, tips, please!12 more blocks. what’s one more?TAXI!UR chicago free. quencher. hell sparkling ninja. genesis art. carry out, carry out!shades from the market. chicago style dogs: onions, peppers n’ stard. plastic bags rattle. velcro sneakers. buzz cut. spider on coat. camouflage. what will it take?REQUIRED: PHOTO ID. unity, sharing, and new possibilities. block party for peace. migrants to residents. grassroots space. youth of the collective provide change. self-taught activists. beat battles. lady pink. cultural engagement. our unique reality. police brutality. puertarican walk. struggle. wealth of resources. convenience. faceless. combat: openly honestly, unapologetically. windy city women. increasing retention. money talks. engaging self expression. oral history. identity. outright. OUTLOUD. immigration. educate alternatives. noblighting. social capital. active agents of change. where are the puerto rican role models?give back. allies. no yuppies. contribute. access to tools. all women of color and hip-hop. platform. culturally relevant. teach critically. defend your education. puerterician diaspora. eradiation of language. complications. PR 3rd highest suicide rates in world. 23 sept. women 27% higher cancer rates on radioactive testing site. no heath compensation or cleanup. right to feel. oldest colony in world. independence. genocide=justice. REQUIRED: PHOTO ID. mondongo—tripe soup. al on CATA. neighborhood chapel. smile lines. loving souls. police surveillance. dark faces. abandoned homes. s justine st. chicago school transit. dandelions: make a wish. don’t shoot: i want to live. be like mcgyver. make resources available. empower. culture of violence despair. muslim service. all of humanity is a single brotherhood. feed the hungry. youth involved. reciprocal learning. black stone rangers street gang. REQUIRED: PHOTO ID. social center. family. transition. rural vs. suburban will come together. interact. passionate. understand. poverty is humanity’s issue. class divisions. dichotomy. genuine consistent interactions. can you deal with change?create a space. adjustments on the way. what is your legacy?humility. barrel of monkeys. kids write it. we do it. world saved. the middle. talking apple and the ninja turtle. gang life>50%. Belmont. englewood. drinks. schizophrenic. running late. brush your teeth. doors open on the right at brand and state. immigration. pilsen. javier chavira. cesar chavez. ojos. mexican revolution. murals founded from revolution. marxist artists. idealism. educate through art. imagination connected in lineage. frida. self expression. feminist perspective of latina women. elements: earth. wind. water. fire. work will make you free. deport. jose guerros. don’t take business course or vote republican. dulce de tres leches. we need the people who need affordable housing. local neighborhoods. fight empty plates. feed the hungry. provocative. epic. REQUIRED: PHOTO ID. city of dreams. city of hope. city of neighborhoods. no human being is illegal. peacefully disperse!race riots. chicago shall rise again. crossroads of america. extend conversations. journal of ordinary thought. sharing work directly. document city life. a moment in time. footsteps. invisible/visible lines. every person is a philosopher. empower a revolution. still i rise. be yourself. writing is a personal journey. you’ve got my nose open. rich neighborhoods. all sides of the track. gallery 3. james thompson bldg. post modern. signature room: 95th floor hancock. CBOT: chicago board of trade. 1848. buy. bid. sell. trade. hands open, hands closed. broker. private investor. goddess of agriculture. café nine 17. spoken word. daddy’s got a gun. apple tea martini. AIDS. realitie. ann sathers. cinnamon rolls. swedish grub. homelessness. invisible. random connections. blight. music eliminates borders. so simple. so easy. hi. do you know your neighborhood?reading can’t do it justice. adapt. sets of rules. interpretation. risk defying rules. resentment. participate. don’t just observe. so damn white. in my own little way, i’m doing it. avoid yuppiness. challenge boundaries. REQUIRED: PHOTO ID.
 
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