Can homes tell a story? I think homes that have been around since 1892 certainly can. Especially if they were a museum visited by thousands, a location of a Black creative renaissance, a home for Pullman Porters, and owned by one of the most successful building contractors of early Chicago. Come hear about the history… Read more »
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Making Black History: The Mansion Journey
NEW POD ALERT! @firstsoverforty is back and this season is going to be fun and an ode to #blackhistorymonth 2022. See description below. Available wherever you get your pods! Season 2022 kicks off with a story about how synchronicity and ancestral power led to my co-ownership of the first Black history museum in the country…. Read more »
Farmer’s Market Magic: A Photo Essay
Every Saturday I’m in town in Chicago, I make it a point to support the Hyde Park Farmer’s Market. There are so many delicious, fresh and organic options. From the variety of mushrooms to the fresh fruit and veggies. My husband’s all time fav is getting fresh flowers to brighten up our home every week…. Read more »