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We are excited to announce the successful launch of Major Taylor Trail Keepers’ first youth program in coordination with the Kroc Center’s After-school program. The segment began the week of April 21, focusing on the theme of citizenship. Community Relations Strategic Partnership Coordinator Simone Woods spoke with students from fifth through seventh grades to explore […]

We’re excited to partner with Chicago Park District’s Movies in the Parks this summer to show the PBS Independent Lens documentary Bike Vessel: A Bike Ride from St. Louis to Chicago. This film by Eric D Seals premiered February 24, 2025 and portrays the ways that a father and son bond on an ambitious 350-mile

On this CAN-TV episode, host Brenda Dixon is joined by Carshena Ross, an attorney and entrepreneur based in Chicago with a thirst for learning and knowledge. Ross is also the owner of the new business at our beloved 111th St. building that honors Marshall ‘Major’ Taylor.     Ross shares her top three pieces of

Brenda Dixon is joined by Bill Gaston, president and founder of Major Taylor International Cycling Alliance. Bill Gaston recounts how he first learned about Major Taylor and the Major Taylor Cycling Club Chicago, his journey as a club captain, and the founding of the Major Taylor International Cycling Alliance. He also explains how he addressed

Dr. Brenda M. Dixon is joined by Dannielle McKinnie and Ojie Murchison, two avid and experienced bike riders and volunteers with Southside Critical Mass, to discuss the community rides they host and the importance of cycling clubs in communities.  The Southside Critical Mass community bike ride meets once a month on the first Friday at 5:45

Brenda Dixon is joined by 21st ward Alder Ronnie L. Mosley, the youngest serving alderperson on City Council. He began his community service at the age of 14, and since he has focused his platform on ensuring the 21st ward thrives by creating community engagement strategies that bring about systematic change and continuous improvement. He

For Black History month, host Brenda Dixon is joined by guest Michael Kranish, author of The World’s Fastest Man, to take a deep dive into who Major Taylor is. Kranish and Brenda discuss Major Taylor’s childhood and career, from the racism and obstacles he faced to the Six Day Race he competed in.  Michael Kranish is

Photo: Photos from a stakeholder workshop on January 26, 2024 with various government agencies and community-based organizations to discuss future plans for the Major Taylor Trail. In January, government agencies and community partners gathered at City Hall to discuss future plans for the Major Taylor Trail. Each group presented current plan documents and work to

Dr. Brenda T. Thompson and her daughter, Dr. Nikia Sledge joined Brenda on this episode to discuss the wide range of mental health problems they have seen in the South Side, an important topic to the greater Major Taylor Trail community. The South Side natives highlight the relationship between community disinvestment and mental health, challenges