Eye On ChiOctober 6, 2016October 6, 2016

N’DIGO EYE ON CHI: Whole Foods in Englewood

by Torrance Smith

N’DIGO EYE ON CHI covers the grand opening of the Whole Foods on 63rd and Halsted in Englewood Chicago.

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chicago, community development, englewood, whole foods

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Torrance Smith

EYE ON CHI: Englewood Art Fair Featured Artist Tonika Johnson

The Englewood Art Fair will celebrate the artisans and craftspeople of Englewood...

N’DIGO Studio Podcast

N’DIGO STUDIO

N’DIGO STUDIO is a Chicago centric program and podcast covering topics such as pop culture, politics, authors and trending topics of the day. If you want to hear engaging, sometimes controversial and always authentic discussion around the hot topics of the day tune into the N’DIGO STUDIO Podcast! Join your host Hermene Hartman as she interviews inspiring people and chats about interesting topics from an honest and entertaining perspective.

Discover how North Lawndale, a historic Chicago neighborhood, is transforming after decades of disinvestment. This episode dives into the grassroots initiatives redefining the area — from preserving Black culture and building affordable housing to launching a global chocolate cooperative and more.

Learn how:

A forgotten community turned into a model for urban renewal
Locals led sustainable change with global reach
Black culture and history were reclaimed and preserved

Guests include:

Michael McMurray Board Member Lawndale Christian Development Corporation
Whitney L. Smith, Deputy Director & Counsel Lawndale Christian Development Corporation
Rev. Marvin Hunter, Developer of Grace Manor Apartments

Their stories offer powerful insight into what’s possible when community leaders unite to drive change. Tune in for inspiration, unexpected twists, and a hopeful look at how North Lawndale became a blueprint for neighborhoods across the country.

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