The Block Club Chicago Podcast

Episode 9 - Neighbors Helping Neighbors and the Power of Pride

Episode Summary

Thousands of Chicago neighbors helped each other during COVID-19, and Jackie Ingles went above and beyond. Ingles prepared over 1,200 meals for those in need, while finishing law school. And while Pride festivities are different this year, the fight for representation and visibility continues. Molasses is an organization that aims to create both community and opportunity for black trans and gender-variant people and queer people of color.

Episode Notes

Thousands of Chicago neighbors helped each other during COVID-19, and Jackie Ingles went above and beyond. Ingles prepared over 1,200 meals for those in need, while finishing law school.

 

And while Pride festivities are different this year, the fight for representation and visibility continues. Molasses is an organization that aims to create both community and opportunity for black trans and gender-variant people and queer people of color. 

Host - Jon Hansen

Reporters - Hannah Alani, Jake Wittich