Oh, Bronzeville...!
I’ve been to Bronzeville three times and if you ever visit Chicago for more than a few days, I strongly recommend you pay it a visit. No, it’s not the magnificent mile or the Gold Coast, but you’ll find fab Black owned businesses and some of the best local food you’ll find in any neighborhood besides Little Village.
It’s a neighborhood deeply seeped in culture and history. Strongly recommend. If you need historic Black landmarks, you’ll be in the right place.
Happy Black History Month!
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That looks like a good documentary!
ReplyDeleteIt is very good!
DeleteIDK if it's streaming, but parts can be found on YouTube!
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Big says,
ReplyDeleteI did not know that. I knew about the migration, but not Bronzeville. Though, it makes sense, doesn't it? For the upcoming Financial Blackouts, folks are promoting to instead buy local. More specifically, buy from local Black-owned businesses. We're in.
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Oh, Bronzeville (and many parts of Chicago) were hubs of progress for many Black families. And yes! THESE are the kind of businesses we should be frequenting. The food in Bronzeville is fab.
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How cool. That this has persevered. Minneapolis had a similar neighborhood called Rondo. The city council back in the day were fearful and racist and decided to put a highway through the middle of it in order to displace all the businesses and homes. Otherwise, Minneapolis would have the same sort of community. It destroyed our black community and this city has been paying for it since then... because that kind of karma comes back. Recently, there has been a drive to revitalize and name a neighborhood Rondo. Too little, too late. You look back to the story of Rondo and what happened? You will find a roadmap (literally) to the destruction of a city.
ReplyDeleteOMG, really!!!
DeleteAnd I can totally believe they fucked that neighborhood up. They were probably unable to redline it so they destroyed it. Areas where BIPOC people leave are considered disposable...
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In Los Angeles building freeways to harm minority neighborhoods and divide them was an art form from the 1940’s through the 1970’s. Subtle racism to say the least, keep a minority neighborhood divided and down while building up value for a white neighborhood.
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I am all about trying new places new neighborhoods and such.
ReplyDeleteWe have a new breakfast place here in Camden, Black-owned. I met the owners several months ago; they started with a food truck, then did a small brick-and-mortar restaurant and have now moved into a larger spot. Excellent food, great people, but I have actually heard people say, well, it's for Black people right?
And I laugh and say, No, it's for people who eat breakfast.
And a delicious breakfast at that!
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Yes!
DeleteNothing like local businesses owned but local people! And I love that story. BTW, food trucks rule.
And thinking that 'ethnic' or 'Urban' businesses are just for 'those people' is common. Ugh.
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Looks like something worth watching. I’ve never been to Bronzeville.
ReplyDeleteI think the whole documentary can be found of YouTube (of course).
DeleteAnd Bronzeville is not as vibrant as it used to be, but it's a very cool neighborhood.
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Chicago is not on my list but it should be me thinks
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely!
DeleteWhen you come to New York, you should drop by Chi.
I'd be your guide.
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If I ever get back there which I'd love to, I demand an escort to see Bronzeville!
ReplyDeleteHahahaha
DeleteYes, of course!!
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Well if I ever get back to Chicago which I'd like to you're going to have to show me this I demand it!
ReplyDeleteMAKE. IT. HAPPEN!
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