In this episode, we’ll continue our conversation with Paris by discussing her experiences navigating spaces in Chicago as a community organizer.

Curate curiosity is a podcast built on the idea that strong community comes from exploring and experiencing life together. 

Episode Resources: 

1. Click here to give: The Healing Chicago - Holiday Drive

( https://fundly.com/the-healing-chicago )

2. The Structure of Belonging; Peter Block (click to view more of this text)

3. The ebook can be purchased at theweekndcookbook.com 

4. To get more Bardo Music, merch, and updates visit. whereisbardo.com

5. Del Día and Feed the Crib

6. Click the link to see some Projects from Paris ( IG - @iamparisfresh) 

Curate curiosity is a podcast built on the idea that strong community comes from exploring and experiencing life together. 

2020 is a year that will live in infamy for us all, but this year will be forever marked by the impact of organizers. From black lives matter to supporting the largest voter turnout in US history, local and national community organizing has fueled new waves of old movements to affirm and secure long denied dignities and rights. This episode is the first of a two part conversation with Paris Fresh. Today, we’ll dive into who Paris is and what led up to her years as a community organizer in Chicago and elsewhere.

What is community? 

Author Richard Millington Says,

"You can classify every type of community by the purpose that brings them together. […] Interest, Action, Place, Practice, Circumstance."

 Music Featured:   Lotería by Bardo

You can find more Music From Bardo on Spotify, Tidal, Apple music and Soundcloud.

Bardo is an acclaimed “student of music with a global perspective”. By drawing on international inspiration, Bardo has a stand out multilingual sound, in part, provided by his four-piece band, Allied Forces

To get more Bardo Music, merch, and updates visit.  whereisbardo.com

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"We need to be careful not to reduce multidimensional people into one dimensional ideas." 

-Jessica Oladapo; Diversity 2 Inclusion, Inc.

“If we reduce human beings to being simply physical—as Western thought is prone to do—our poverty-alleviation efforts will tend to focus on material solutions. But if we remember that humans are spiritual, social, psychological, and physical beings, our poverty-alleviation efforts will be more holistic in their design and execution.”

Notes: 

Salt and Light Coalition https://saltandlightcoalition.com/our-mission 

Run for Change & Other Events - https://saltandlightcoalition.com/events 

The Healing Chicago - https://www.instagram.com/thehealingchi/ 

Sankofa1619, LLC - https://www.instagram.com/sankofa1619/ 

Visceral https://www.visceraldance.com/class-schedule 

Music: Sam Arias -https://samariasmusic.com/music 

"We need to be careful not to reduce multidimensional people into one dimensional ideas." 

-Jessica Oladapo; Diversity 2 Inclusion, Inc.

“If we reduce human beings to being simply physical—as Western thought is prone to do—our poverty-alleviation efforts will tend to focus on material solutions. But if we remember that humans are spiritual, social, psychological, and physical beings, our poverty-alleviation efforts will be more holistic in their design and execution.”

Notes: 

Salt and Light Coalition https://saltandlightcoalition.com/our-mission 

Run for Change & Other Events - https://saltandlightcoalition.com/events 

The Healing Chicago - https://www.instagram.com/thehealingchi/ 

Sankofa1619, LLC - https://www.instagram.com/sankofa1619/ 

Visceral https://www.visceraldance.com/class-schedule 

Music: Sam Arias -https://samariasmusic.com/music 

In this #GoandTell we review how to get to @bignlittleschi Restaurant HQ. We also learn what makes the truffle fries so solid. Part one closes with a taste of their fusion style Banh Mi taco. 

Part two of our #GoandTell on Big and Little’s Restaurant focuses on their premier dish: The coveted and delicious soft shell crab 🦀. We also provide ratings and rationales for the experience we share after highlighting just a piece of what @bignlittleschi has to offer. #curatecuriosity #chicago #seafood #buylocal

#curatecuriosity #chicago

Summary: 

This episode explores a set of urban farms run by the Resource Center.  City Farm seeks to add to Chicago's collective healing by prioritizing urban farms and compost collection to inspire more sustainable living. Our conversation with Ken Dunn, head of the non-profit, describes the impact of their work and highlights a few ways we can reimagine the impact of growing food in Chicago.

To learn more; visit their website

City Farm

https://theresourcecenterchicago.org/

#urbanfarming #blackmenthatgarden #sustainability  #chicago #curatecuriosity #rickbayless #fronteragrill #nearnorthmmontessori 

Media Sponsors: 

Apriel's Ivy Care LLC - All products are made to order, please message us on Facebook or Instagram to place an order @ivycarellc  

Adventures Accessed is Chicago's own outfitting and guide service enabling folks of all kinds to escape the city to connect with nature in meaningful ways. Their experiences are all-inclusive of camping gear, food, transportation and expert guides to help you thrive in our region's National Forests. To learn more visit their website or follow on instagram: www.adventuresaccessed.com/   

@adventures_accessed

Mappy Hour is a community of urban dwelling outdoor enthusiasts. Even though we can't meet up in person right now, we're creating spaces online to learn outdoor skills together and get ideas on socially distanced local adventures. Check out MappyHour.org to join for free.

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Summary: 

This episode dives into a unique urban farm run by Urban Autism Solutions. Growing Solutions Farm uses urban farming and selling produce locally to provide job readiness training and support people with autism in the city of Chicago. Our conversation with Tucker Kelly, the leader grower at Growing Solutions, describes the impact of their work and highlights a few ways we can increase their reach. To learn more; visit their website or follow on Instagram: https://www.urbanautismsolutions.com/growing-solutions-farm-chicago

@urbanautismsolutions #growingsolutionsfarm #urbanfarming #blackmenthatgarden #sustainability #cps #chicago #uiccollegeprep #tritaylorchicago #curatecuriosity 

Go and Tell:

‘Go and Tells’ are closer looks at local eats, treats, and events happening around Chicago. This “Go and Tell’ is with my sister Jasmine. Today we’re setting our sights on a place that everyone in Little Italy and the surrounding neighborhoods should know: ‘Mario’s Italian Lemonade’. This old school Italian ice shop uses fresh ingredients to provide a variety of sweet treats to beat Chicago’s summer heat. Pop over to Taylor Street to get your Mario’s today!

Follow on Instagram: @loveleigh_jaz   @mariositalianlemonade

  #GoandTells  #littleitaly  #italianice #chicago #summer         www.marioslemonade.com 

Media Sponsors: 

Apriel's Ivy Care LLC - All products are made to order, please message us on Facebook or Instagram to place an order @ivycarellc  

Boilers Give Back is a team formed by two Purdue University Alumni, Dancey York and Jasmine McCoy. For ways to donate or become involved, contact Jasmine Leigh McCoy on Facebook or @Curbsidecafe_ on Instagram. 

Adventures Accessed is Chicago's own outfitting and guide service enabling folks of all kinds to escape the city to connect with nature in meaningful ways. Their experiences are all-inclusive of camping gear, food, transportation and expert guides to help you thrive in our region's National Forests. To learn more visit their website or follow on instagram: www.adventuresaccessed.com/   

@adventures_accessed

Curate curiosity is a podcast built on the idea that strong community comes from exploring and experiencing life together. 

This episode describes the foundation of Curate Curiosity. Personally I will explain the purpose of this podcast, what type of content listeners can expect, and where people should look for future episodes. The podcast ends with two sneak peeks into episodes one and two. (links below)

Know your City  // See the World // Let the world see you

Instagram: curate.curiosity

Teaser: 

Ep. 2: Ken Dunn 

https://theresourcecenterchicago.org/