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For this episode, we sit down with Tonika Johnson. We talk about everything from her beginnings as a photographer to her now co-founding multiple community organizations such as RAGE, Folded Map and Englewood Arts Collective. Tonika has become a major voice for the city of Chicago and we get to hea…

Maps, Money and Men with Artist and Activist Tonika Lewis Johnson

Tonika Johnson is a photographer, social justice artist, and life-long resident of Chicago’s South Side neighborhood of Englewood. Tonikas project Folded Map was organized to develop creative educational tools & interactive projects to help educate and engage the public about how we are socially i…

Artist Tonika Johnson exposes racist contract buying in housing

Tonika Lewis Johnson uses her art to show how racism and discriminatory housing practices have hurt Black families in Chicago. Her latest installation called "Inequity for Sale" in Englewood is direct and bold. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Natalie Moore

Episode 47: Tonika Johnson and The Folded Map Project

This time Mary is in conversation with Tonika Johnson, a native Chicago artist whose work intricately weaves societal observations into creative expression. From daily commutes bridging the city's diverse neighborhoods to groundbreaking projects like the Map Twins and Folded Map projects, Tonika re…

Collaboraction Radio Episode 34- Tonika Johnson

This week on Collaboraction Radio, we sit down with Tonika Johnson. Capturing the beauty of Chicago's South Side, Tonika Johnson is a photographer and social justice artist on a mission to reshape narratives. Co-founder of Englewood Arts Collective, she uses her lens to showcase the richness of th…

Extremely Local News: Forget the Kennedy, take Chicago’s Water Taxi

Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of ‘It’s All Good’ podcast from Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on: Chicago Water Taxi Coming Back With Daily Rides: The bright yellow boats are a regular sight Downtown on the Chicago…

Extremely Local News: My Block, My Hood, My City gets ready for Christmas

Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: Help Decorate Homes For The Holidays With My Block, My Hood, My City: The community group is aiming to decorate mo…

Lumpen Special • Folded Map: The Curriculum

LUMPEN RADIO SPECIAL Folded Map: The Curriculum 09-03-2024 Educators, are you looking for a way to center your student’s experiences in Chicago as a platform for exploring and understanding the historical and contemporary forces that created and perpetuated racial residential segregation? Want a …

Kam Buckner - Fighting for Chicago's reputation

How is it that Chicago still lacks a city charter? We're chasing the answer to that question this week with Kam Buckner who represents the 26th District in the Illinois General Assembly. Rep. Buckner insists the city's lack of a constitution keeps us from any effective governance. In this episode, …

Good Fences Make Good Neighbors -- or do they? • Ep 1 • Redlining

Part One explores redlining, racial covenants, and other racist legal practices that have sustained segregation, focusing on Chicago while recognizing their nationwide impact. Featured conversations include Ghian Foreman, President and CEO of the Emerald South Economic Development Collaborative, an…