Back in March, I had dinner with Pullman residents and Airbnb hosts Melvin and Valerie Hargrett. Val blessed me with a home-cooked meal, and we sat down to chop it up about community, growth, and what’s really going on in the neighborhood. As part of my Live 77 journey, where I’m living in all 77 Chicago communities for 30 days at a time, I’ll be sharing more of these stories so y’all can experience the city through the eyes of the people who live here. 🎥 Episode 1: Kitchen Table Discussions – Pullman is out now. Next up: Uptown. Stay tuned. #Live77 #ChicagoStories #PullmanChicago #KitchenTableDiscussions #AirbnbHosts #CommunityVoices (fb)

Month 8 of my #Live77 journey, and North Lawndale has been all love. Been spending time getting to know the neighborhood, tapping in with certain people, and developing a real appreciation for the power and pride in this community. To close out the month, definitely wanna do something special: come through!! 🎉 Civic Energy Workshop & Block Party�📍 1525 S. Trumbull Ave, Chicago, IL�🗓️ Saturday, Sept 27th�⏰ 3PM–8PM Pull up for good food, good convo, and good people. Let’s celebrate the block and talk about the power we hold when we come together. 💡💪🏾 📲 Hit the link below to sign up:�https://form.typeform.com/to/jX0l1Q6s?typeform-source=www.formyblock.org�👆🏾 or scan the flyer! #Live77 #NorthLawndale #MyBlockMyHoodMyCity #CivicEnergy #ChicagoEvents #BlackVoices #CommunityPower #BlockPartyVibes #WestSideLove #ChiTownStrong #ForTheCommunity #HoodHope #EnergyJustice #BuildTogether #ChiCulture (fb)