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CAN TV Season 2: Episode 1

For Season 2 of our CAN TV show, host Brenda M. Dixon, founding board member and President & CEO of Major Taylor Trail Keepers, kicks off a powerful season of storytelling, restoration, and legacy-building. On this first monthly episode, she is joined by her granddaughter, Miaya Aaliyah Arrington, for a tribute to the legendary cyclist […]

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covers of two new reports - from left Land Use Framework and Consolidation Plan (Draft)

Update: Chicago Plan Commission recommends two new plans for future improvements along Major Taylor Trail

In August, the Chicago Plan Commission unanimously recommended to the City Council to approve two major documents that will have an impact on the future of the Trail. Housing, business, tourism and other potential for the South Side communities all around the Major Taylor Trail are all considered in a new Major Taylor Land Use

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Join us TONIGHT for a Movies in the Parks showing of Bike Vessel at Dawes Park

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

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Youth program sessions continue

Brenda Dixon, left and Simone Woods facilitated the workshops at Kroc Center, (shown with a youth attendee holding a copy of a Major Taylor biography) More than 40 young people participated in Major Taylor Trail Keepers youth programming sessions in June and July. We shared stories from Marshall “Major” Taylor’s life, particularly his bravery and

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Simone Woods in Major Taylor t shirt at Kroc Center After School Program

Major Taylor Trail Keepers launches first youth program at Kroc Center

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

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CAN TV Episode 10! Featuring Dr. Carmen I. Ayala, former Illinois State Superintendent

On this CAN-TV episode, host Brenda Dixon is joined by Dr. Carmen I. Ayala, former superintendent for the Illinois State Board of Education with over 40 years of experience ineducation. Dr. Ayala discusses her story of coming from Logan Square and dealing with living in a predominantly white community, to what got her into education

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Brenda Dixon with Bill Gaston

CAN-TV Episode 8 with Major Taylor International Cycling Alliance Bill Gaston

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

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CAN-TV Episode 7 with Southside Critical Mass Volunteers Dannielle McKinnie and Ojie Murchison

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

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