PICTURE/VIDEOS FROM 2021 EVENTS
3rd Annual Bronzeville Bike Tour: Sites related to the 1919 Chicago Race Riot
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On Saturday, July 24th, 2021 approximately 300 people toured Bronzeville to learn about the history of Eugene Williams and how his unjust racist killing sparked the Chicago Race Riot of 1919.
The program began at the Chicago Military Academy (3519 S Giles Ave, Chicago, IL 60653) and the bike/trolley tour highlighted key race riot sites as well as other locations showing the resilience of the Black community now known as Bronzeville including the Chicago Defender, Chicago Bee, Ida B. Wells, and Victory Monument. Ain't She Sweet provided lunch while we witnessed the unveiling of artistic markers created by Project Fire youth to commemorate those killed during the race riots of 1919. |
Art as Healing:LeClaire Hearst Community
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Organic Oneness (OO), Academy for Global Citizens (AGC), and community partners used art to co-created a space for healing together after being isolated and on-line all year due to Covid-19. This community project activated vibrant spaces for outdoor classrooms and events. While the end product is beautiful, AGC and OO were excited about the process. We see art as a healing process which will help us establish relationships amongst community members. We believe that through service, solidarity and unity in the community, we can achieve connections, empathy and compassion. Watch this short video to see everyone in creating this beautiful space together!
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Be the Healing 2021
The Be the Healing Conference addressed topics of systemic racism derived from Anti-Blackness, inter-generational and historical trauma, structural violence, mental health and COVID-19, sexism and xenophobia. This conference provided improvement strategies through an inspirational and solution-oriented lens. Click below to experience the 2021 conference and see information about past events on the Be the Healing page.
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King Day of Service: Bronzeville 2021
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In honor of Dr. King’s fair housing movement, event partners created an amazing online experience to learn, reflect, and take action. Approximately 200 people joined us to view the documentary The Color Tax: Origins of the Modern Day Racial Wealth Gap that brings awareness to the racial and economic unjust acts around Black home ownership.
The celebration opened with a video of Bronzeville organizations stating how they are keeping the Dream alive. Alderman Pat Dowell of the 3rd Ward and Alderman Sophia King of the 4th Ward gave inspirational statements. Ari Brown from The Jazz Institute lifted our spirits and provided time for the audience to reflect on the documentary. A panel discussion concluded the evening with scholars and community members to emphasize the modern-day gap and what people can do to promote equity with housing. Thank you to everyone for helping make this event happening, participating, and especially for keeping the Dream alive! |
Candid Conversation with Healers
Watch Candid Conversations with "Healers" from Chicago that are working towards racial justice and healing. In this episode Syda Taylor, Organic Oneness' Executive Director joins the panel discussion hosted by The Chief Equity Officer from the Mayor's Office of Chicago, Candace Moore and Public Narrative's Executive Director, Jhmira Alexander. Candid Conversations is part of the The Together We Heal Initiative in Chicago where local healers, neighbors and faith leaders discuss community level healing and talk about their experience and challenges on this long and thorny but hopeful road.
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