Out of the Blocks

Chicago, North Lawndale, part 2: Every Day, I Politic

04.24.2019 - By Aaron Henkin, Wendel PatrickPlay

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Neighborhood elders take it upon themselves to step between warring gang members, a mother-daughter duo produces a DIY feature film about gun violence, a restorative justice mediator helps lawbreakers to repair the harm they’ve caused, and a bee-keeper goes from homelessness to running his own business. Plus, conversations with local politicians past and present, an activist science teacher, and a young motivational speaker with an inspiring voice.

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