Interview Series
Love Notes to Chicago’s West Side with Jonathan Kelley, Jay Simon, and Steven D. Booth
By Tempestt Hazel
September 13, 2022
A look into the work of Lawndale Pop Up Spot, The Blackivists’ Diamond in the Back community archiving project, and the importance of West Side residents being the keepers and caretakers of their histories.
About the Author: Tempestt Hazel is a curator, writer, artist advocate, and co-founder of Sixty Inches From Center. Find more of her work at tempestthazel.com.
About the Photographer: Samantha Friend Cabrera is an artist and writer based in Chicago.
Jonathan Kelley, Jay Simon, Chelsea Ridley, and Steven D. Booth stand side-by-side in front of a colorful mural with the word “Unity” painted just above their heads. They’re each looking directly into the camera as the sun continues to shine bright and high over them. Photo by Samantha Friend Cabrera.