In this 3-part series, jazz musician and educator Billy Foster examines national and local forces behind the de-urbanization of Gary, shares early memories of musical influences and the jazz scene, and considers how his cancer diagnosis has changed how he lives his life. Part 3 focuses on his outlook after being diagnosed with cancer.

In this 3-part series, jazz musician and educator Billy Foster examines national and local forces behind the de-urbanization of Gary, shares early memories of musical influences and the jazz scene, and considers how his cancer diagnosis has changed how he lives his life. Part 2 focuses on jazz.

In this 3-part series, jazz musician and educator Billy Foster examines national and local forces behind the de-urbanization of Gary, shares early memories of musical influences and the jazz scene, and considers how his cancer diagnosis has changed how he lives his life. Part 1 focuses on deindustrialization and racism.

It Takes Time by Welcome Project at Valparaiso University

Neither Mexican Nor American - Radio Edit by Welcome Project at Valparaiso University

Professor discusses the impact gender has played in her life, especially her professional life. She reflects on the power of naming to bring injustices to life and to start a deeper transformative process.

Former Gary resident describes neighborhood life growing up and why her mother will never leave.

Dodged A Bullet by Welcome Project at Valparaiso University

Gary resident remembers Gary's vibrant downtown and Miller Beach neighborhood, and considers the consequences of ignoring Gary's current plight.

Storyteller reflects on different ways of approaching family and responsibility based on bicultural upbringing. What happens when you're a "hyphenated" American?