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 Werner with interviews recorded by StoryCorps, a national nonprofit whose mission is to provide Americans of all backgrounds and beliefs with…
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 a conversation about this story? Where? With whom? What kinds of questions would you pose? (See How to use the questions…
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.” Welcome Project at Valparaiso University · 01 – Migration Chorus 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:…
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 This is part 2 of a 5-part series, Chorus of Voices: Retelling Northwest Indiana History. Several of the original interviews were recorded…
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 of the original interviews were recorded in partnership with StoryCorps: www.storycorps.org Part 1: Migration Part 2: Neighborhood Part 4: Impact Part…
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.” Welcome Project at Valparaiso University · 04 – Impact Chorus This is part 4 of a 5-part series, Chorus…
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.” Welcome Project at Valparaiso University · 05 – Thinking Regionally Chorus This is Part 5 of a 5-part series, Chorus of Voices: Retelling Northwest Indiana History. Several of the original interviews…
Back into the Community
“You can’t have racial justice and you can’t have social justice if there’s no economic justice.” Welcome Project at Valparaiso University · Back Into The Community 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…