Chicago Or Nothing
Persons of Interest
History and Theory
Back to the Beginning
Potpourri
100

One of the original settlement houses, this was established by Jane Addams and now is located on UIC's campus 

What is Hull House

100

This leader established the idea of a 'Beloved Community' as the ideal we should all strive for

Who is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr

100

This type of community organizing literally means "from the ground up"

What is grassroots

100
We visited this organization's main office during the third week of the semester

What is the Latino Policy Forum

100

The first skyscraper was built here!

Chicago, IL 

200

Harold Washington's surprise victory in the 1983 Mayoral election was boosted by this colorful collection of individuals and organizations

What is the Rainbow Coalition

200

This activist became known for his model of 'radical' community organizing, a method which inspired a young Barack Obama to enter politics

Who is Saul Alinsky

200

This eugenics-style theory was reflected in the Chicago School's mentality from the early 20th Century

What is Human Ecology

200

Some have argued that these groups have lifecycles that force them into searching for market-based solutions rather than their original aims of advocacy

What are CBOs (Community-Based Organizations)

200

Tess's hometown is home to the largest football stadium in the U.S

Ann Arbor, MI 

300

In his book Claiming Neighborhood, Dr. Betancur described this community as a "created carceral space" 

What is Englewood

300

This political figure was instrumental in the creation of New York City's Harlem Urban Development Corporation and Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation.

Who is Robert F. Kennedy (Senior, not the crazy one)

300

Marxist theory used this term to define the "socialized milieu" which classified peoples' cultures and opportunities based on the areas they live in

What is Residential Differentiation

300

Along with the Participatory Development Process, this model served as a main framework for community development in pursuit of social change

What is the Spiral Model of Community Education

300

It may surprise you, but Josh was in the top 1% of Spotify listeners for this music artist two years in a row

Who is Kendrick Lamar

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