"Policy Promises, Community Realities & The Violence Intervention Paradox,” exposes the disconnect between government commitments and life on the ground in Black Chicago. Through the voices of Marquinn McDonald, Akilah McCord, city leaders, and advocates, listeners witness the daily grind of community violence intervention amid funding gaps, political maneuvering, and uncertain nonprofit futures. This episode dives deep into the paradoxes of major city investments and block club efforts, revealing how true safety and self-governance are forged not in city hall meetings but in the kitchens and sidewalks of Bronzeville. The result is an unfiltered look at how hope, exhaustion, and determination mix as residents confront promises and realities—and build the blueprint for the next chapter of survival and resistance.

*This work was made possible in part by funding from the Alliance Matters campaign, an initiative of Chicago Independent Media Alliance (CIMA) and the Field Foundation.

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