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‘Afternoon Shift’ #130: Mourning
Storified by · Mon, Aug 20 2012 14:40:54
After one of Chicago’s most violent days this year, we stop to consider what it means for a community to mourn so many lost lives. One of our guests is Pamela Hester Jones, whose son Lazarus was beaten to death five years ago. Here’s one way she dealt with her grief:
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Here are some listener responses:
#AfternoonShift /// omg this is the story of the kid who got beaten and killed outside of jerusalem five years ago #3blocksawayfrommeNinaa B
#AfternoonShift /// this is so tragic but it was defiantly a needed catalyst for safety at north park and in the area #ripNinaa B
Listen to Pamela Hester-Jones and the entire segment below:
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Then our 3@3 review panel includes Scott Smith and Kelly Kleiman talking about these stories:
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Listen to Scott Smith and Kelly Kleiman discuss those stories below:
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In our Debrief, Steve Edwards talks to Rebecca Harris and Linda Lenz from Catalyst Chicago discuss the history of the Chicago Teachers Union. Listen below:
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In our feature interview we get to know Rev. CharlesStraight of Faith United Methodist Churchin Dolton, IL. Rev. Straight is an openly gay, HIV positive minister who useshis ministry to educate people about HIV prevention and safe sex.
Listen to the Reverend discuss his amazing story below:
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Faith United Methodist Church | Meet the PastorRev. Straight is currently Pastor of the Faith United Methodist Church in Dolton, Illinois. He served in the position of Assistant Pastor…
Digging the conversation about AIDS, LGBT rights and the church on @WBEZ #AfternoonShift.unfard
Listen to the entire first hour below:
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Listen to the entire second hour below:
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