77 Flavors of Chicago
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We've visited all 77 of Chicago's historic community areas and taught you the history and tasted amazing food along the way! Join us, Sara Faddah and Dario Durham, as we continue to tell Chicago's tasteful history. New episodes every Monday. Support this podcast: https://77flavorschi.buzzsprout.com
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Dive into the life of a woman that was the first of many things here in Chicago. Carol 'Mickey' Norton tells stories from her time as the first woman on the floor of the International Monetary Market, her ownership in Chicago sports and more! Sources: Information about Carol 'Mickey' Norton was graciously provided by the White Sox organization courtesy of the Norton Family Send a text Support the show Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anyth...
This week is one of our favorites. Chicago turns 189, it’s Women’s History Month, and you can finally feel that little hint of spring in the air. There was no way we were skipping a celebration of Chicago’s birthday — so we did what we love most: dove! Sources Ellsworth Kelly's "I Will" https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago_s_publicartellsworthkellysiwill.h.html Origin of the “I Will” Woman https://chicagology.com/columbiaexpo/fair081/ October 9, 1893—C...
It’s easy to roll your eyes at a heritage month. To assume it’s corporate. Performative. Political. A logo swap and a themed menu and then back to business as usual. But when you step back and really look at the data — at tourism dollars, small business revenue, museum attendance, school engagement, public programming — you start to see something deeper. Heritage months aren’t just symbolic. They move cities. They fund institutions. They spotlight artists, historians, chefs, and community lea...
We often spend days looking for one single thread that helps us unravel a story. It often takes even longer when the story is set on the South Side of Chicago. We look for publications, ads, cookbooks, letters, and anything else that would have documented that time period for even a glimpse into what life would be like. One thing that never fails us is the Negro Motroist Green Book. Published between 1936 and 1966, this guidebook offers a great lense into the life of Black Americans at the ti...
A Porter’s Life: Riding the Rails of Black Labor History The morning of April 6th 1907, Ross Wood decided to fill out the application to become a Pullman Porter. He was 23 years old, and until this point he has only ever worked as a servant; a “houseboy”. Wood was born to parents that were enslaved not too long before he was born. He thought about how if he had been born just 20 years earlier, he too would’ve been a slave. He wanted to be a porter. It was a respected job among his black peers...
Chicago Black History Month You cannot tell the history of Chicago without telling the history of Black Chicago. And you cannot tell the history of the United States without the history of Black America. In our first episode back, we dive deep into the origins of Black History Month—long before it was officially recognized—and into the people who fought to ensure Black history was preserved, taught, and honored. Sources https://asalh.org/carter-g-woodson-timeline/https://www.civilandhum...
It was been over 8 months!! Honestly, we are happy to be back and have you as a listener. Thank you. Sara & Dario Send a text Support the show Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at admin@77flavors.org WATCH US ON YOUTUBE HERE! Visit our *NEW* website https://www.77flavors.org Follow us on IG: 77 Flavors of Chicago @77flavorschi Dario dariod...
What's up, good people!? Today we are sticking to our Instagram theme of talking about streets. But also, we stopped by Migos, finally, and tried the halal tacos. MY...GOODNESS!! Come learn with us! Send a text Support the show Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at admin@77flavors.org WATCH US ON YOUTUBE HERE! Visit our *NEW* website https://www.77fl...
Welcome back, friends! That was our first break in 4 years!! Much needed, but we are excited to get back to you with more Chicago history! Have you heard of furniture row?? If not, we gotchu! Come learn with us! Send a text Support the show Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at admin@77flavors.org WATCH US ON YOUTUBE HERE! Visit our *NEW* website htt...
![[77 Flavors Throwback] - Community Area #42: Woodlawn](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/syld9rh9w28fy7ywzhuoeyycaekn?.jpg "[77 Flavors Throwback] - Community Area #42: Woodlawn")
Happy Thursday! Let go back to Woodlawn with our friends Chi Food local! This episode originally aired January 31, 2022 Send a text Support the show Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at admin@77flavors.org WATCH US ON YOUTUBE HERE! Visit our *NEW* website https://www.77flavors.org Follow us on IG: 77 Flavors of Chicago @77flavorschi Dario dari...
What's up, friends! This is a story you just have to hear! Y'all, just come learn with us! Also, make sure to sign up for the scavenger hunt!! We've partnered with our friends at eAtlas and the RHA to bring some fun to the streets! Gather your friends, assemble the team, and find some amazing Chicago history, like 77 Flavors of Chicago! Press release! Send a text Support the show Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to...
What's up, y'all! Happy Cinco de Mayo!! We are happy to bring you all the Chicago flavor and culture in today's episode. We had the pleasure of sitting with Liv Warfield!! Still can't believe it. She's an amazing artist and the Madam at one of Chicago's must-see attractions, Teatro ZinZanni Chicago! We had a fun conversation that we can't wait for you to listen to! Send a text Support the show Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'...
![[77 Flavors Throwback] - Community Area #41: Hyde Park](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/b8v5qe3b7z76n3yqv97rv016c144?.jpg "[77 Flavors Throwback] - Community Area #41: Hyde Park")
Happy Thursday! Listen to our episode on Hyde Park again. Disregard the mermaid talk. or don't. Haha... this episode originally aired November 15, 2021 Send a text Support the show Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at admin@77flavors.org WATCH US ON YOUTUBE HERE! Visit our *NEW* website https://www.77flavors.org Follow us on IG: 77 Flavors of Chic...
April 29th is the Cubs' birthday and we celebrate it with some history of one of their original ballparks! Come and learn with us! Send a text Support the show Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at admin@77flavors.org WATCH US ON YOUTUBE HERE! Visit our *NEW* website https://www.77flavors.org Follow us on IG: 77 Flavors of Chicago @77flavorschi ...
![[77 Flavors Throwback] - Community Area #40: Washington Park](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/ff3v0hd7g3bbo669opgwpbds6ivg?.jpg "[77 Flavors Throwback] - Community Area #40: Washington Park")
Happy Thursday! Today listen to the history of Washington Park again! This episode originally aired June 20, 2022 Send a text Support the show Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at admin@77flavors.org WATCH US ON YOUTUBE HERE! Visit our *NEW* website https://www.77flavors.org Follow us on IG: 77 Flavors of Chicago @77flavorschi Dario dariodurha...
Happy new episode day! Have you all see this bridge just at full tilt and wondered why? Well guess what....we got you!! Come learn with us! Send a text Support the show Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at admin@77flavors.org WATCH US ON YOUTUBE HERE! Visit our *NEW* website https://www.77flavors.org Follow us on IG: 77 Flavors of Chicag...
![[77 Flavors Throwback] - Community Area #39: Kenwood](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/a2daxat52kw9h16hfmnxznhdteoc?.jpg "[77 Flavors Throwback] - Community Area #39: Kenwood")
Happy Thursday! Today we are taking you back to Kenwood. This episode originally aired August 29th, 2022 Send a text Support the show Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at admin@77flavors.org WATCH US ON YOUTUBE HERE! Visit our *NEW* website https://www.77flavors.org Follow us on IG: 77 Flavors of Chicago @77flavorschi Dario dariodurhamphoto S...
What's up, good people! We got Geoffrey Baer back on the podcast for the 4th time! He's talking about his new show, Touring Chicago's Lakefront. It's so cool to see some very interesting things to see and do! His show is out now on WTTW! You can, watch it on tv, stream it, or on their app. Whatever you do, be sure to check it out! Send a text Support the show Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about...
Y'all, we got a good one today! If you're unfamiliar with the legacy of Harold Washington, this episode is for you. We won't hold you. Come learn with us! Send a text Support the show Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at admin@77flavors.org WATCH US ON YOUTUBE HERE! Visit our *NEW* website https://www.77flavors.org Follow us on IG: 77 Flavors of C...
![[77 Flavors Throwback] - Community Area #38: Grand Boulevard](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/4uqziswj04jvuc1qukyvcav3nw6o?.jpg "[77 Flavors Throwback] - Community Area #38: Grand Boulevard")
Hi!!!! We got another throwback for you! Grand Boulevard, which is full of history!! Take a listen. This episode originally aired October 3, 2022 Send a text Support the show Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at admin@77flavors.org WATCH US ON YOUTUBE HERE! Visit our *NEW* website https://www.77flavors.org Follow us on IG: 77 Flavors of Chicago @...
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