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Crooked Courage is a podcast of Chicagoan authentic stories.
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Ever walked into a store and wanted to buy everything? Eric Williams has a pop culture art store with lots of interesting items for purchase. Whether a poetry reading, or incense, or a cool shirt his store has fared well during a pandemic. And he started from the streets selling merchandise and is looking to now open his second business. Check out Eric Williams! (listen on Spotify)
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Everybody loves books in our community. We are serious readers. Meet the almost new Director of the Seminary Coop Bookstores, Jeff Deutsch. He’s warm, has an extensive history in book selling, and he wants to put the next best book in your hand. Get to know Jeff a little more personally and check out our latest podcast. (listen on Spotify)
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Many leaders are loud and over confident. What stood out to me about Angie Marks was her gentle leadership. She’s fierce and confident but also gentle, kind and humble. Sometimes what is loud gets out attention. But sometimes the voice that is meak and low is the one we need to hear. Check out one of University of Chicago’s Associate Vice President of Real Estate Operations and hear part of her story. (listen on Spotify)
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Everybody has a story. A few years ago Denise left everything behind and moved from the East Coast to Chicago. She wanted a change. And she found United Church of Hyde Park. And she has a heart for volunteering. She is our Acting Administrative Assistant. Get to know more about Denise here. (listen on Spotify)
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When you think of 53rd Street you may think of Jeffrey Campbell. Up until summer 2019 he was always on the street beating many of us at chess. He always had a smile and he always knew what was going on. And then he was attacked. Want to know what happened to Jeffrey? Check out this episode and learn more about JC. Learn that there is so much more to us than a brief encounter on a street. (Listen on Spotify)
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This episode the podcast host, Charlene Hill, shares with us the vision and the challenges of this project in 2020. Charlene also thanks to all the guests who trust us and share their stories with us. We all see you soon in 2021! (Listen on Spotify)
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Bruce Wesley dad was a military man with business in his veins. He worked for a Jewish show store and then one day he brought the company. He shared this passion for business with his sons and Bruce Wesley III took over the business. He is serving up comfortable shoes for all ages. Wesley's Shoes Corral is the #1 independent shoe store in Illinois and #13 in the United States and this company is a family owned black business. You will not want to miss this episode. (Listen on Spotify)
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Childhood is a powerful period in a person’s life. No one know that more than our guest Lucille Sider who experienced a bad cocktail of religion and sexual abuse. This abuse followed her and when she seemed at the top of her career she would fall. Check out this podcast to learn more about her journey towards wellness.
Book info, Light Shines in the Darkness: My Healing Journey Through Sexual Abuse and Depression (2019) Listen on Spotify. |
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While the Boy Scouts are facing major charges in our country, Jeff Edstrom, a Boy Scout leader of 'Boy Scout Troop 512 - Hyde Park-Chicago,' first got involved with his own son. His son is in college now but providing a space for males on the south side of Chicago to grow up to be vital contributing members of our country is one that calls him back year after year after year. We invite you to get to know Jeff Edstrom better and buy some pop corn. * more Boys Scout popcorn fundraising info: hptroop512@gmail.com
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On our 5th Episode of Crooked Courage we have the restaurant owner, Amer Abdullah. Amer is bringing us new flavors and mixing things up at Cedars Mediterranean Kitchen in Hyde Park. But he not only is a restaurant owner he is a budding comedian, a husband, and about to become a new Daddy. Listen to his story and for a free food offer.
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Grace is a native of Hong Kong and from a very early age felt called to a global journey that would take her far from her birthplace. Join us to learn more about her story.
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On our third episode of Crooked Courage we have Alvin (Nick) Stewart, a newly joint member.
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On our second episode of Crooked Courage we have Edith Yokley, an impressive musician.
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On our very first episode of Crooked Courage we have Jade Maze, a musician and author. Jade's newest book is titled Walk Until Sunrise (2017).
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