Blok By Blok Chicago

A neurologist describes in detail his experience working with human's brain. Last Fall Blok by Blok and Lumpen Radio were residents at The Learning Lab –one of the many amazing spaces at the Chicago Cultural Center– where both organizations gave a series of Podcast workshops free and open for everyone. This program including workshops, broadcast and podcast was supported by a Year of Creative Youth Microgrant from Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events DCASE.

A software engineer and an accountant share how art inspire their daily routines. Last Fall Blok by Blok and Lumpen Radio were residents at The Learning Lab –one of the many amazing spaces at the Chicago Cultural Center– where both organizations gave a series of Podcast workshops free and open for everyone. This program including workshops, broadcast and podcast was supported by a Year of Creative Youth Microgrant from Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events DCASE.

A conversation among friends, growing up, Chicago and all about random things that come to mind, including college, birthdays and art. Last Fall Blok by Blok and Lumpen Radio were residents at The Learning Lab –one of the many amazing spaces at the Chicago Cultural Center– where both organizations gave a series of Podcast workshops free and open for everyone. This program including workshops, broadcast and podcast was supported by a Year of Creative Youth Microgrant from Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events DCASE.

Jaelan Vanable & Alphaeaus McCoy explore current affairs with a beat. Enjoy. Produced, mixed and recorded by Jaelan Vanable & Alphaeaus McCoy. This podcast is the last one in a series developed by the first year of Sojourner Scholars in the Summer of 2018. www.ilhumanities.org/news/2017/07/s…second-summer/ First year students explored the portrayal and challenges of the American Dream from different perspectives, research, development of an idea and storytelling elements were explored through different sessions.

Catherine and Annissia lead amazing and rich conversations about the contradictions and interpretations of the American Dream. Produced and recorded by Catherine Fowler and Annissia Collins. This podcast belongs to a series developed by the first year of Sojourner Scholars in the Summer of 2018. www.ilhumanities.org/news/2017/07/s…second-summer/ First year students explored the portrayal and challenges of the American Dream from different perspectives, research, development of an idea and storytelling elements were explored through different sessions.

Josiah Gamby and Jasmyn Pettis produced and edited this audio piece where they capture their friends perception about the American Dream. This podcast belongs to a series developed by the first year of Sojourner Scholars in the Summer of 2018. www.ilhumanities.org/news/2017/07/s…second-summer/ First year students explored the portrayal and challenges of the American Dream from different perspectives, research, development of an idea and storytelling elements were explored through different sessions.

Na'Kiya Nash-Prince and Armani Easter interview relatives about the concept behind the American Dream. Recorded and produced by Na'Kiya Nash-Prince and Armani Easter.

Tia & Aneesha interviewed four people from different ages about the American Dream and its meaning. First year students of Sojourner Scholars explored the portrayal and challenges of the American Dream from different perspectives. Recorded and produced by Tia De'Trayon and Aneesha Marrow.

Reinterpretation of the poem: 'On Being Brought from Africa to America' by Phillis Wheatley. Recorded and produced by Danita Verner

Cassandra Hickmon interview her father about his American Dream. This podcast belongs to a series developed by the first year of Sojourner Scholars in the Summer of 2018. www.ilhumanities.org/news/2017/07/s…second-summer/ First year students explored the portrayal and challenges of the American Dream from different perspectives, research, development of an idea and storytelling elements were explored through different sessions. Music: "Downtown" by Podington Bear, licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/

This is just a series of snippets of the upcoming sessions developed by the first year of Sojourner Scholars. https://www.ilhumanities.org/news/2017/07/sojourner-scholars-enters-its-second-summer/ First year students explored the portrayal and challenges of the American Dream from different perspectives, research, development of an idea and storytelling elements were explored through different sessions.

Ari and Ty talk to Mr Renfro who is in charge of planning the popular Poetry Assembly at Burley Elementary School in Chicago.

Celia Pérez answers some interesting questions made by Marcela –5th grader and Olivia –4th grader about the title The First Rule of Book while presenting her book at Burley's Book Bash in Chicago. Music by Netherfriends a Homeroom Chicago Ten by Ten Project. https://homeroomchicago.bandcamp.com/album/ten-x-ten

Ty interviews the owner of Chicago's Pizza about the most popular item on the menu. Music: "Gugugu" by Angel Garcia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/

Luna and Ella interview a scientist at the Lincoln Park Zoo. "Downtown" by Podington Bear, licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/

José interviews Alfredo, an employee at Chicago's Pizza, about Christmas and other aspects of his life. Music: "Good Grief" by Mystery Mammal, licensed under CC By-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Javier interviews Alfredo, a Chicago's pizza employee, about his life. Music: "Downtown" by Podington Bear, licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/

Ari interviews the owner of Chicago's Pizza, about the restaurant and his favorite thing on the menu. Music: "Downtown" by Podington Bear, licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/

Tyler interviews Mrs. Porter, Smyser's librarian, about homework. Music: "Wall" by Jahzzar, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Stefan interviews Smyser's principal, Mr. Travlos, about safety. Music: "Wall" by Jahzzar, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/