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    ‘Beauty is Remembered’

    This Out of the Archives podcast episode honors the legacy of Ms. Beauty Turner, a mother, journalist, historian, and community activist who lived in Chicago’s Robert Taylor Homes.

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    A Dream Deferred

    This reading list features a diverse range of Black American experiences and reflections on home, social mobility, and dreams deferred.

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    ‘This is Still My Neighborhood’

    In this Out of the Archives podcast episode, personal stories of living in the Jane Addams Homes offer insight on different periods of neighborhood change, redevelopment, and gentrification.

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    Hey Love, Got Some Sugar?

    Reflections on Ms. Beauty Turner’s legacy and community impact in public housing through meditations shared by the National Public Housing Museum.

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    On the Lawn Concert in Millennium Park Recap

    A recap of On the Lawn 2023, a vibrant community event filled with music, stories, and shared public housing experiences.

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    CREATING MOVEMENTS TO CHALLENGE SEGREGATION: An Evening with Richard and Leah Rothstein at the CHICAGO CULTURAL CENTER

    Richard and Leah Rothstein “Just Action” Book Launch Event Recap

    Highlights of the “Just Action” book launch with Richard & Leah Rothstein, focusing on public housing reform and justice.

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