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with the recruiters for your prescreening.
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bors! As we go into yet another sea-
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In This Issue
312.810.2001
Shirley Holden, Editor-in-Chief
Show Me The Money: Faith In Action
2
Advanced Manufacturing
3
Genesis Project214
3
West Pullman 1st Annual Lighting of The Tree
4
Meet Our Writers
5
Nutrition & Fitness
6
Special Report: Urban Food Institute
7
Civics, Public Office, & Government
11
Placemaking 101
12
Kitchen Design Consultant Appointment Only
worth are finally walkable. If you have
"We need to make sure that Americans who have paid their debt to society can earn their second chance." -- President Barack Obama
Show Me The Money: Faith in Action
system, and few to no jobs in the community that leave
By Cynthia Stewart
people without hope, love, and no future. ALL people of faith must step in the gap together to provide the
As an Executive director of a non-profit organization, I often
hope and promise of a better future. With a “mustard
find myself at the crossroads of how to continue the work of
seed of faith” like Jesus spoke of in Matthew 17:20, this
our organization’s mission to help others and having the nec-
promise is possible. In a Cooperative Economics Sys-
essary capital to do it. In today’s ever-changing environment,
tem, everyone involved in the efforts will reap the ben-
we often feel that we must choose between what Spirit is di-
efits of the profit created. As an example, when a Chi-
recting us to do with our lives and the increasing need to earn
cago window factory in Goose Island closed its doors,
money in order to survive, as an organization and individually.
the employees took a stand and restructured opera-
I’d like to introduce a seemingly rev-
tions to save the factory and their jobs. This kind of
olutionary concept built around co-
insight showed that together, they could all flourish
operative economics and how it can
and prosper. Father Greg Boyle founder of Homeboy
be used to solve today’s issue of the
Industries has proven "Nothing stops a bullet like a
“Religion of Capitalism” that has tak-
job." Consider this an invitation to a panel discussion of
en over and destroyed our communi-
faith leaders, community activists, business people and
ties. If we continue to live our lives based on the concept of
professionals on the front lines of Social Economic Jus-
“bigger, better, faster, shinier”, we will certainly run out of
tice entitled” Show Me the Money-Faith In Action” to
things that are appealing to us. As we know, Greed is a con-
be held on Thursday, November 5, 2015 from 3pm to
cept that only leads to eventual peril of the people and com-
5pm at Christ Universal Temple; 11901 S Ashland Ave-
munities in its wake. Just based on recent headlines like
nue in the Youth Wing. Our guest speaker will be Attor-
“Judge Sentenced in Kids for Cash”, “CPS School Chief Indict-
ney Mark J. Lane, author of over 30 books including his
ed”, and “Environmental Destruction to Food, Water and Land
latest, “Mission-Driven Venture: Business Solutions to
for Greater Profits”, and my favorite “6 Billion Reasons Why
the World’s Most Vexing Social Problems”. He offers
be converted quickly into the seeds of new products and pro-
Advanced manufacturing provides the path forward to revi-
The American Gun Lobby Loves A Good Mass Shooting; it’s no
anyone committed to social innovation a hands-on,
cesses. Technology-intensive and dynamic, advanced manu-
talizing U.S. leadership in manufacturing, and will best sup-
wonder that our communities are failing. The idea of a coop-
actionable guide for leveraging the market-place to
facturing enterprises require high-skilled workers to perform
port economic productivity and ongoing knowledge produc-
erative economic system is the answer to this issue by having
solve the world’s most difficult social problems. As an
at high levels and compete globally.
tion and innovation in the Nation. The Nation's long-term
People, Place, and Profit at the center of the system, in that
attorney and financial advisor, he is a renowned
order. Historically, the church has been the institution in the
thought leader and expert on entrepreneurship, social
manufacturing-related R&D activities in the United States.
community to rise up. Early in our country’s history, the
enterprise, impact investing, and entrepreneurial fi-
The loss of these activities will undermine our capacity to
church rose against the injustice against slavery. Later the
nance.
invent, innovate, and compete in global markets.
churches in the community again emerged to lead the charge
Other presenters include: Peter A. Creticos, Ph.D Exec-
against the oppressions suffered during the Civil Rights move-
utive Director—Institute for Work and the Economy,
ments of the 1960s. Currently, the Community of Faith as a
Chicago Community Loan Fund, Habitat for Humanity
whole must rise against our modern ills of gun violence, drugs,
Chicago, South Suburban Community Development
a failed school system that directly feeds a for-profit prison
Corp, Churches United, Thrivent Financial (the nation’s
unique, better, or even cheaper. Advanced manufacturing also facilitates rapid integration of process improvements, readily permits changes in design, such as new part features or substitute materials, and accommodates customization and cost-effective low-volume production. In advanced manufacturing, product innovation and process innovation are different sides of the same coin. Scientific discoveries, new ideas, and novel engineering approaches can
ability to innovate and compete in the global economy greatly benefits from co-location of manufacturing and
M. Boroush, NSF Releases New Statistics on Business Innovation, National Science Foundation, Oct. 2010. Deloitte Development LLC and The Manufacturing Institute, Unwavering commitment: The public's view of the manufacturing industry today, 2011. From the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST), Report to the President on Ensuring American Leadership in Advanced Manufacturing, June 2011.
Come celebrate the 1st Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Thought of the month: “Foster an inclusive, community-driven planning process to drive the work in sites. Community
on Monday December 7th, 2015 at St. Peter & Paul’s
members should set priorities for action, and the sponsoring foundation should respond to community wishes. This means
Church located at 12425 S. Halsted Street at the Rev
that community development corporations—a mainstay of early community change initiatives—are not the sole (or even
Bruno Grinis Social Center (2 buildings North of the
primary) vehicle for change. During the design phase, staff determined that community development corporations, the vehi-
Church). We are so excited about this , so much so that
cle used by some other Community Change Initiatives, were not sufficiently “resident driven” to serve as lead agencies. The
we are busy working out the details! We need volunteers, chorale singers, face painters, artists, and most importantly, YOU! There will be three, yes, three trees
Foundation wanted to underscore the importance of residents having direct control over planning and managing the distribution of resources in their community.” Term Limits Amendment
OK West Pullman, this
Background Fifteen other states impose
one’s for YOU!
to light. One as our main tree, and two small giving
trees. Set the date for that evening because you don’t want to miss out and you do want to be a part of this historic moment. The lighting of the tree marks commu-
term limits on state legislators. Most states impose a limit of eight to 12 years in each chamber. It’s time for Illinois to adopt legislative term limits.
nity effort to join hands in making
Original Proposal The Illinois Constitution
our community one of kinship,
should be amended to limit a Representa-
family, and love!
tive or Senator from holding that office or combination of those offices for more than 10 years. o Compromise Proposal: In addition to legislative term limits, a constitutional amendment limiting executive office holders to only two four-year terms in any [
“ If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal3 If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing.
office should also be adopted.
Love is patient, love is kind. It does
much power to career politicians. It’s time
not envy, it does not boast, it is not
to adopt an independent commission
proud. It does not dishonor others, it
model to draw fair legislative maps.
is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always
protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is Love
Redistricting Amendment Background Legislators should not choose
voters – voters should choose legislators. The current redistricting process gives too
How to Add Extra Vegetables in Your
vegetables in your daily eating routine. For
Civics, Public Office, & Government
First Degree Murder
Daily Eating Routine
more tips on nutrition and fitness, as well as
By Staff Writer
Felony Sex Offenses
By Jaime Taylor
the latest news, follow us on Facebook at
This is the third of an ongoing series designed to inform and remind us of the role and function of
Certain Traffic Offenses such as: Driving Under the In-
Eat you vegetables! How many times have
those elected by the people to public office.
TO BEGIN THE EXPUNGEMENT PROCESS, FIRST OBTAIN
we heard that? Well, there is a reason for
The next three years starting in 2016 mark the begin-
A HISTORY OF ALL ARRESTS FROM THE ARRESTING LAW
mom request to ‘eat your vegetables’. Vege-
ning of an election cycle starting with the White
ENFORCEMENT AGENCY. THEN COMPLETE THE EX-
tables are rich in fiber, they feed our gut
House and ending in State and local governments. As
PUNGEMENT PAPERWORK FROM THE OFFICE OF THE
bacteria and help to keep our digestive sys-
a community it is not too early to begin to take note
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY. THERE
tem working in tip top shape. Half the food
of challenges we face. As we take note, we must also
ARE FEES INVOLVED IN GETTING JUVENILE RECORDS
you consume on a daily basis should consist
ask the hard questions that only we as a community
EXPUNGED BUT THE COURT CAN MAKE A DETERMINA-
of some type of vegetable, and no, starches
can address. As we move forward as a community,
TION THAT A PARTY IS INDIGENT AND UNABLE TO PAY
don’t count.
let us begin to think about the future and the impact
FEES.
Vegetables are the number one source of
upcoming elections will play in shaping our commu-
facebook.com/mylifeandhealth/.
fluence of alcohol or drugs or Reckless Homicide
providing vitamins, minerals, antioxidants,
Finding new ways to squeeze extra plant
nity. And while we are thinking remember this, if
and other phytonutrients that are needed
power in to your day shouldn’t be hard. This
participation in the election process is not exercised,
for cellular health. This simply means that in
recipe for cauliflower tabbouleh is full of
you can be certain that change will not occur. If you
order for our bodies to remain healthy and
flavors and crunchy satisfaction. Not to men-
cannot vote due to a criminal record, there are pro-
fight off disease, vegetables provide our cells
tion it is pumped full of some powerful anti-
grams in place to help restore your right to vote. If
what they need in order to keep us healthy.
inflammatory and health boosting nutrients.
you committed a criminal act as a juvenile, here are
This is important when it comes to balancing
Read on for this quick and simple take on a
the steps you can take to clear your name. )Note that
our bodies blood sugar for steady energy
classic recipe.
certain crimes are not eligible for expungement.)
and a sense of ‘fullness’. So , how to add
(ERASING YOUR RECORD)
and family cook to impress moment.
Ingredients • 1 small head of cauliflower • 1.5 cups chopped flat leaf parsley (roughly half to 3/4 of a large bunch) • 1 English cucumber • 3/4 cup chopped green onions (about 5-6) • 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint • 2 roma tomatoes, seeded and diced Dressing: • 4 tbsp fresh lemon juice • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1/4 tsp salt • 1/4 tsp pepper Directions Break cauliflower in to 4 or 5 large chunks and place in a food processor. Pulse until it is finely chopped (down to rice size!), usually 10-15 good pulses of a few seconds each. Mix all dressing ingredients together. Add the cauliflower and remaining ingredients. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Presto! There you have a quick and tasty
These are just a few tips on how to add extra
veggie packed side dish in less than 15
WHAT CAN NEVER BE EXPUNGED OR ERASED
minutes. You do have time for eating well!
JuvenileJusticeChildProtection/JuvenileJustice/
Findings of Guilty for:
ExpungementInformation.aspx
those vegetables? Lets take a look. 1. Use leftover fresh greens such as spinach and kale in your omelets or sandwiches. 2. Use your milder flavored greens in your own smoothie recipes. 3. Greens are excellent julienned and used in stir fry. 4. How about a build your own wrap? Those vegetables can make all the difference and you can use less meat. 5.Pasta sauce 101...tomatoes, roasted red peppers, garlic, basil, Ninja blender and viola! Season to taste. This is a definite friend
Youth who are arrested and/or successfully complete their involvement with the juvenile justice system and do not commit new crimes may have their records expunged or erased. Even if a youth is arrested
and the case does not go to court, the arrest record needs to be expunged. Arrests are more likely to show up on a background check when a person consents to a background check when applying for employment. When a record is expunged, it is as if the crime never occurred. Each law enforcement agency expunges or destroys their records on the youth. Expungement includes erasing both police records and court records if the case proceeded to court. If an
inquiry is made on a youth's criminal background and the records were expunged, the answer back to the person or entity making the inquiry, will be that "no records exist."
WHERE TO GET HELP WITH JUVENILE EXPUNGEMENTS Juvenile Justice Division Office of the Presiding Judge 2245 West Ogden Avenue Room 8004 Chicago, Illinois 60612 (312)433-6990 Juvenile Expungement Help Desk Cook County Juvenile Court Center 1100 S. Hamilton Avenue Ground Floor Chicago, Illinois 60612 First come, first served Walk-in hours: Mondays: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesdays: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Thursdays: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. For more information and appointments, call (312) 229-6359 www.cookcountycourt.org/ABOUTTHECOURT/
Shirley’s
Many of you know me as a member of the West
Design Inspiration
quality of life. But in my real life I am involved in
Authentic community engagement must be embedded as an essential element of
three industries: food, design, and health. Wow,
the collective impact framework. This means making sure that low-income communi-
who knew right? My passion for design and medi-
ties and communities of color are included as equal partners in planning, imple-
cine began at the same time, with design winning
menting, and governing initiatives. As Healthy Start recognized decades ago, commu-
out. Here is a little bit about me as it relates to de-
nity matters. Ownership of solutions matters. Listening to, integrating, and acting
and influential. This month’s focus
sign. I graduated from the Ray Vogue School of De-
upon the voice, wisdom, and experience of community members are not optional.
centers around beautiful vignette
sign in Chicago where I studied Interior Design. I
This is where collective impact finds its soul.
settings. Enjoy the vignettes and if
later attended Platt College in San Diego California
Residents, youth, small-business owners, clergy, grassroots advocates, and other
there is anything that sparks your
where I graduated with Diplomas in the areas of
neighborhood stakeholders have lived the pain of disinvestment, and they have the
eye, give me a call. Now taking ap-
Architectural Drafting & Blueprinting as well as
insights, credibility, and relationships that are essential to turning things around.
pointments for your upcoming inte-
Computer Aided Design & Drafting (AutoCad).
They must be involved fully at every step, at every level of power and authority, and
riors project. Enjoy and hope to see
“ In the 1980's, Ms. Holden became part of the
in every important decision, from setting the agenda to developing strategy to deter-
you soon! Shirley
movement to use clean materials in new construc-
mining who does the work in the community and how it will be implemented. Along
tion, now called the 'green design & green technol-
with everyone else at the collective impact table, the community must hold itself ac-
Driving Sustainable Solutions through Community Engagement and Ownership
Pullman community, working to help improve our
Featuring the best of interiors, spaces, people, art, architecture, places, events, and accessories, all timeless
ogy’. Her awareness of environmental issues is
Commentary for Spotlight
countable for results.
forefront during the conceptual design process. She has worked in the residential, commercial, and hos-
Work-Family Balance is Critical for
pitality industry, often focusing on space planning,
Fighting Poverty In the latest commentary
architectural detailing, specifying, custom cabinetry, kitchen & bath design, ff&e, and custom designs. Ms. Holden was lead designer for the Albu-
ior fellow at the Center for American Pro-
querque Home & Garden Show for a period of two
gress, argues that work-family balance is pri-
years, a columnist for a local magazine (Interiors),
marily a low-income women's issue and
and as a student, founded and published the Archi-
should be addressed as such by policymak-
tectural Times, a publication geared towards bridging the gap between academia and the professionChairside Table
for Spotlight, contributor Judith Warner, sen-
al field of Architecture. She has served on the
ers. Warner says the conversation about
work-family balance too frequently centers
Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce, volunteered
on well-educated professionals, when in fact
with the San Diego Planning Commission, and
low-income women are most frequently
served for two terms as the Vice-President of the
pushed out of employment due to caregiving
American Institute of Architectural Students (San Diego Mesa College Chapter).”
duties and are most likely to have jobs with unpredictable and demanding hours. Policies such as paid family and sick leave and more
flexible scheduling could help these women become more financially independent and more likely to stay employed long-term, Warner argues -- and would also bring the U.S. in line with other high-income nations.
What is Advanced Manufacturing ? Advanced manufacturing is . . . .
. a family of activities that (a) depend on the use and coordination of information, automation, computation, software, sensing, and networking, and/or (b) make use of cutting-edge materials and emerging capabilities enabled by the physical and biological sciences, for example nanotechnology, chemistry, and biology. This involves both new ways to manufacture existing products, and especially the manufacture of new products emerging from new advanced technologies Advanced Manufacturing Boosting Access to High-Quality STEM Education The President’s plan calls for cultivating the minds of tomorrow’s engineers, scientists, and innovators through strong and sustained investment in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education that engage students from all backgrounds and underpin future economic competitiveness.
only Non-Profit Fortune 500 company) and others.
Readying the Workforce: Siemens Takes Action Eric Spiegel, the CEO of Siemens USA, advocates for better workforce preparedness and training models in the U.S. through the Business Roundtable Education
session. Come prepared to head home with an action plan to lead our communities to a brighter and more
mittee of the Advanced Manufacturing Partnership
just economy. All hands are invited on deck as we are
2.0.
reminded of the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “If
Siemens supports innovative design and engineering programs such as PACE, EcoCAR2 and Greenpower
which focus on building sustainable and energy effi-
a man doesn’t have a job or an income, he has neither life nor liberty nor the possibility for the pursuit of
cient products. Siemens GO PLM (Global Opportuni-
happiness. He merely exists.”
ties in PLM) program makes in-kind grants of engi-
Cynthia Stewart is Executive Director of Sustainable
neering and product lifecycle management (PLM) soft-
Options for Urban Living, Inc. (S.O.U.L. ), an Illinois non
ware:
Helps over 12,000 academic institutions and 1.2 million students per year learn critical hands-on
Supports advanced manufacturing functions such as product design, simulation, analysis, manufacturing and product data management
Leverages broadly deployed Siemens technology and automation solutions found in nearly every manufacturing environment around the world
Students trained on these systems are able to bring these skills to nearly any manufacturing facility.
Siemens recently made a $440 million PLM software grant to Youngstown State University which will help The factory of tomorrow will excel at connecting the dots between machines, work flows, people and materials while interconnecting the work of design, planning, production and distribution. Skilled workers who can bridge virtual planning to real production will be in high demand – and accelerate innovation through concepts such as lot size one and commercializing additive manufacturing.
blame fest; but a roll up your sleeves let's get busy
and Workforce Committee and the steering com-
skills Manufacturing stands on the threshold of a major transformation. From the digitization of equipment, processes, and organizations to three-dimensional printing (or additive manufacturing) to materials with custom-designed properties, a whole host new design, production, and business capabilities are opening the way to new types of manufacturing-referred to, collectively, as advanced manufacturing. Advanced manufacturing entails more than making hightech products. It also includes using new, often leadingedge machines and processes to make products that are
This is not a protest meeting, not a finger pointing
students at the America Makes manufacturing innovation hub in Youngstown, Ohio. This center is devoted to incorporating 3-D printing in mainstream American manufacturing – and will provide students with handson use of PLM software in fields such as robotics design, computer-aided engineering and additive manufacturing.
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-profit existing for the coordination of economic development concerns in targeted urban, community areas
G e n e s i s P r o j e c t 2 1 4 — Genesis Project214’s goal is simple: create a local non-gmo seed bank, purchase land for organic farming and botanical gardens, helping to establish urban gardens, educating and assisting those in need along the way.
Genesis Project214’s goal is simple, reclaim vacant lots to bring fresh, nutritious food to West Pullman and surrounding communiand a population with low job skills. ties on Chicago’s Far South Side. Using the agri-business model of vertical farming, Genesis ProSOCIAL ECONOMIC PANEL DISCUSSION ject214 will provide healthy, nutritious, and non-gm food to residents of West Pullman and other surrounding communities on the Thursday, November 5, 2015 far south side. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack visited De3:00 pm-5:00 pm troit recently and said that growing food inside cities could become Christ Universal Temple an important part of regional food systems in a world beset by 11901 S Ashland Ave. drought and other issues. Detroit, he added, is known far and wide Youth Wing as one of the centers of that movement. Genesis Project214 hopes Guest Speaker: Attorney to bring far south Chicago square and center in this movement. Marc J. Lane, author With poverty levels exceeding norms for urban settings, by creating “Mission-Driven Venture: a system of healthy and nutritious foods within the community, Business Solutions to the Genesis Project214 will begin to combat the challenge of hunger World’s Most Vexing Social within the community. “Hunger and poverty should not exist in Problems” any leading country such as the United States,” says Shirley Holden, We’ll be discussing, planning and organizing around a Founder of Genesis Project214, “and when this becomes the ‘norm’, then we must look to solutions , starting in our own communities. seemingly revolutionary concept built of cooperative We can no longer expect local government to solve our problems. If economics and how it can be used to solve today’s issue of the Religion of Capitalism that has taken over this were the case, the challenge of food security, food justice, food -supply-chain, and food equity would be non-issues. Presently , over and destroyed our communities. 3,573 children alone in West Pullman go to bed hungry and lacking Come prepared to roll up your sleeves and head home nutritional sources of food. This is not acceptable, we aim to with an action plan to lead our communities to a change this dynamic.” brighter and more just economy. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/geneproDNA/ characterized by high poverty, high unemployment
Brookings announces the Anne T. and Robert M. Bass
spaces.
Initiative on Innovation and Placemaking
Robert M. Bass is president of Keystone Group, where he is responsible for investments in securities, financial
WASHINGTON, DC—Brookings Institution President Strobe Tal-
services, manufacturing, information services, real es-
bott today announced the establishment of the Anne T. and
tate, oil, and gas. He is also founding partner of the Oak
Robert M. Bass Initiative on Innovation and Placemaking, a col-
Hill Venture Partners and chairman of Aerion Corpora-
laboration between the Brookings Institution and Project for
tion. A native of Fort Worth, Texas, Mr. Bass is an alum-
Public Spaces. The initiative is made possible through a gift
nus of Yale University and the Stanford Graduate School
from Brookings trustee Robert M. Bass and his wife, the philan-
of Business. He began his business career after Yale at
thropist Anne T. Bass.
Wells Fargo Bank and returned to Fort Worth after grad-
After a period dominated by isolated research parks, the geography of innovation is returning to cities; in turn, city leaders are striving to build vibrant spaces that match communities’ cultures and serve diverse people and innovative firms. In this context, the Bass Initiative will build on Brookings’s research on
uating from Stanford. He was elected to the Brookings Board of Trustees in 2011. Anne T. Bass is an American philanthropist and the president of the Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Foundation. She received a B.A. from Smith College in 1970 and an M.L.A. from Stanford University in 2007. She is an active supporter of many social, civic, and educational organizations. The Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Initiative for Innovation and Placemaking aims to catalyze a new approach to city-building that integrates the reinforcing benefits of vibrant public spaces, innovative urban economies, and inclusive growth.
WEST PULLMAN POST MEET OUR WRITERS
Shirley Holden, Founder & Editor-in-Chief of West Pullman Post. Hello West Pullman and our neighboring communities. The mission of West Pullman Post is simple: to bring together this beautiful community of residents, business, and stakeholders, bringing one voice in reshaping our community. The newsletter serves as a communication tool to impart information, knowledge, and opportunity for not only West Pullman, but our neighboring communities as well. Our goal is to go from newsletter format to either newsprint or magazine format starting with February 2016 issue. For now the focus is to build capacity among readership and community engagement. I look forward to this journey. Shirley Holden
Mrs. Taylor is very involved in fashion and fitness. Her commitment to health and nutrition is foremost in her life. She lives what she
“Cities have become the undisputed engines of national
believes. Mrs. Taylor is also Founder of Textile Vixen, a lifestyle
economies and the vanguard of policy innovation, but
brand created to bring urban fashion to fashion forward individuals.
many are still held back by compartmentalized ap-
Events include Summers End Fashion Pop (New Mexico), Burque
proaches to growth,” said Bruce Katz, Brookings vice
Nights, Albuquerque Fashion Week, and Q-Palooza. She will cover
president and the Brookings leader of the Bass Initiative.
fitness and nutrition for the West Pullman Post as this topic is not
“This transformative gift will allow us to suggest ways to
limited to residents of Chicago. Welcome Jaime!
break down traditional city development silos and use cities’ inherent benefits to inextricably link efforts to innovation districts—dense, amenity-rich enclaves that are typically anchored by R&D institutions and facilitate new ideas and
foster innovation and build quality places.”
Mrs. Jaime Taylor, Staff Writer, CrossFit Olympic Trainer, Fitness & Paleo Expert.
businesses—and PPS’s long track record in placemaking, a participatory community process to develop quality public spaces by capitalizing on a community’s assets and potential.
Ms. Stewart is a long time resident of the West Pullman community. She is a communi-
The initiative will encourage mixed-use entrepreneurial and
ty development professional, innovator and trainer. She has a history of providing out
cultural districts through research, network building, and on-
of the box solution to a systemic problems. She tackles big picture problems and pre-
the-ground projects, including studies of the innovation eco-
sents solutions based on collaboration across public, private and departmental divi-
systems in pilot cities Oklahoma City and Philadelphia. Eventu-
sions. Her expertise is concentrated in sustainable-construction, green living, real
ally, it aims to inform a new city-building movement and grow
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Food for Life: Food Justice For All
his control.” This bring us to anoth-
By Shirley Holden
er aspect of the forum, consumer behavior. How to overcome the un-
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This past weekend the Inner-City
certainty of knowing what it means
Muslim Action Network (IMAN) in
to eat healthy and the relationship
partnership with University of Illi-
between dietary habits and disease.
nois Departments of Kinesiology and
One way IMAN is addressing the
Nutrition, and the College of Applied
issue is through store participation
Health Sciences hosted a forum
in cooking demonstrations and nu-
centered around neighborhood cor-
trition education. Introducing new
ner stores providing healthy food to
ways to prepare food that are
the communities in which they exist.
healthy, tasty and nutritious to the
Representing West Pullman and the
community. Another approach is
Far South Communities was Leroy
nutrition education and food prepa-
Chalmers, President of Greater
ration through the farmers markets
Total Population of West Pullman neighborhoods we serve: 30,759
Roseland West Pullman Food Net-
during market season. Working with
Our Community Newsletter:
work. Over the course of the forum
corner store owners and assisting
1.
Delivered to 500 households every month with a reach of 1500/
the discussion around healthy food
As pointed out by Rami Nashashibi, Ex-
them in successfully modeling a pro-
month.
access included racial dynamics in
ecutive Director of IMAN, “research is
gram of providing healthy and nutri-
urban settings, barriers and chal-
powerful but unless it’s connected to
tious food from the supply-chain
lenges in solving these issues, and
the grassroots community it becomes
delivery and profit side is an im-
2.
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3.
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work currently being done at the
powerless...simply a room full of aca-
4.
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portant component in persuading
grass roots level. There were sever-
demia talking to themselves.” Pro-
store owners to make changes. Rami
5.
Cost effective advertising to a focused market.
al take-aways from the forum. The
moting healthy food sales in small gro-
talked about how, when pursuing
first is this, through a system
cery stores is a must happen priority.
justice, in being people of justice,
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As Leroy Chalmers pointed out, “corner
“Be people of justice; first against
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broken. The very catalysts that
box stores leave. As soon as they (big
munities to look inward first at the
caused the problem of broken com-
box stores) begin to lose profits or not
issues of food inequality in their pro-
munities through flight, disinvest-
meet their bottom line, they will jump
spective communities and not only
ment, unfair lending practices, just
ship.”
ask the hard questions, but provide
to name a few, are the same ‘agents
Article twenty-five of The Universal Dec-
solutions as well. Everyone must be
of change’ coming into communities
laration of Human Rights states
willing to invest in self first. No one
‘telling them’ what is needed to do
“everyone has the right to a standard of
can expect others to do for them
to ‘fix’ their problems. These ‘groups
living adequate for the health and well-
what they are not willing to do for
of change’ disconnected from the
being of himself and of his family, in-
themselves. With this, I challenge
grassroots consist on average of ac-
cluding food, clothing, housing and
residents, community members,
ademia conducting research and
medical care and necessary social ser-
business, and stakeholders of West
studies without input or first hand
vices, and the right to security in the
Pullman to rise to the challenge.
experience of living in the communi-
event of unemployment, sickness, disa-
Let’s look inward and walk with hu-
ty they are trying to change, aca-
bility, widowhood, old age or other lack
mility as we work to solve the chal-
demic carpetbaggers so to speak.
of livelihood in circumstances beyond
lenges within our community.
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