Episode 42 -A Barber, An Entrepreneur, A Missing Ring, And A Mom Fighting For Her Son
It's been one year of the 'It's All Good' and we're celebrating by highlighting four stories that not only highlight great Chicagoans, but ones that were included in our Lisagor Award nominations!
The Block Club Chicago Podcast · Jon Hansen, Mack Liederman, Atavia Reed, Pascal Sabino, Block Club Chicago
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Show Notes
The episode highlights:
The Bulls Barber Who Says Cutting Hair Saved His Life, The South Side Mom Stitching Together Her Dream, A Missing Ring's 25-Year Journey Home, and The Mom Who Fought For Black Hair.
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