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Englewood, on Chicago’s south side, is cast as one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in the world. But activists and residents are challenging the stereotypes and changing the narrative with community initiatives, services and beautification projects. Community activists like Asiaha Butler and Tonika Johnson have been working to show the world a different side of Englewood, while also providing free services, community engagement, and public art in order to lift up those most in need. This episode goes into Englewood as residents reclaim space and counteract its negative media image.
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Englewood, on Chicago’s south side, is cast as one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in the world. But activists and residents are challenging the stereotypes and changing the narrative with community initiatives, services and beautification projects. Community activists like Asiaha Butler and Tonika Johnson have been working to show the world a different side of Englewood, while also providing free services, community engagement, and public art in order to lift up those most in need. This episode goes into Englewood as residents reclaim space and counteract its negative media image.

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