Listen "This Black-Owned Soul Food Spot Moved In To What Was Once A Whites-Only Club"
Episode Synopsis
Back when the South Shore Cultural Center was a country club in the early 1900’s, it excluded Black and Jewish patrons. Since the Chicago Park District took over, the space has become a destination for weddings, private events, and classes. And now, it boasts a Black-owned restaurant that is open to the general public.
Reset learns more about the vision and what the restaurant offers from Nafsi restaurant owner Donnell Digby.
For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
Reset learns more about the vision and what the restaurant offers from Nafsi restaurant owner Donnell Digby.
For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
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