Category: Flight Paths Project
Hatcher Voting Bloc
"It's hard to be in Gary and not be involved in politics."
Welcome Project at Valparaiso University · Hatcher Voting Bloc This story is part of our Flight Paths initiative. Produced by Rebecca Werner...
Good Foundation
“Well, you started the legacy; we’ll just continue it.”
Welcome Project at Valparaiso University · Good Foundation This story is part of our Flight Paths initiative. Produced by Rebecca Werner with interviews recorded by...
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."
Welcome Project at Valparaiso University · Blockbusting Realtors This story is part of our Flight Paths initiative. Produced by Rebecca...
It Was Really Tough
"We’ve always been extremely close... because we know that here in Gary, we have to stick together."
Welcome Project at Valparaiso University · It Was Really Tough Hold a Conversation Can you imagine leading...
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."
Welcome Project at Valparaiso University · 01 - Migration Chorus This is part 1...
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."
Welcome Project at Valparaiso University · 02 - Neighborhoods Chorus...
03 – Flight Paths Chorus
"So many people left all parts of Gary."
Welcome Project at Valparaiso University · 03 - Flight Paths Chorus This is part 3 of a 5-part series, Chorus of Voices: Retelling Northwest Indiana History. Several...