This week on the Barber Shop Show, We were joined by journalists from City Bureau. They’ve been doing a deep dive into the state of the Black Middle Class, particularly in Chicago’s Chatham community. The neighborhood has been a stronghold of the Black Middle class for fifty years; but with Black Flight out of Chicago increasing, what’s the future of Chatham? We Heard From: • Latricia Polk, and • Adeshina Emmanuel, journalists with City Bureau. We also heard about a social services organization called Westside Health Authority helping to connect West Side young people with job opportunities, the sort of opportunities that can be stepping stones to a better life. We spoke with: • Quiwama Bell, chief operating officer of Westside Health Authority • Lafrance Lucas, age 19 The Barber Shop Show airs live on Fridays at Noon on Vocalo 91.1FM. You can also stream live at vocalo.org. In addition, the show rebroadcasts on Saturdays at 9am on 91.1FM and on Sundays at 3pm on WBEZ 91.5FM