Archives for Writing
Finding Polish Downtown
Author: Fernando Rodriguez Molina Program of Study: Master of Laws (LLM), Law School Before I climbed the stairs of the Division “L” station, a part of me thought about emerging in the heart of Krakow, with St. Mary’s Basilica at sight. The reality, however, is that the place was quite the opposite: the Division-Milwaukee-Ashland intersection contained a triangled-shaped plaza...
“The Black Metropolis”–Bronzeville: The Place That Lived, and The Place That Is Living
Author: Xinran Yu Program of Study: Master of Arts Program in the Social Sciences (MAPSS), Social Sciences Division When looking at the demographic profile of Chicago, it becomes evident that starting south of downtown from Bronzeville, there begins a significant concentration of African American communities. Since ‘Bronzeville’ is recommended by many tourist guides for its rich historical and artistic...