Audrey Henderson
A Chicago-based writer and researcher with a progressive outlook.
Published Content
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St. Louis Wants More Artists to Drive Civic Engagement
Description of a program administered by the St. Louis Regional Arts Commission to promote social good through the arts, and in cooperation with local artists.
Blockchain for Social Good: Chicago Edition
Description of various applications of blockchain for projects designed to promote social good.
New Mural Brings Spotlight to Chicago Bike Trail
Fans of an underused Chicago bike path that’s more than 6 miles long hope a welcoming new mural will encourage more cycle traffic and amplify the green space’s value as an important community asset. They want the artwork, which was created with input from current users, to spur additional investment and boost the larger effort to make Marshall “Major” Taylor Trail a more popular destination.
Chicago Segregation Mapping Project Makes Real-Life Connections
As a high school student living in the Englewood neighborhood, on Chicago’s south side, artist and photographer Tonika Lewis Johnson noticed the continuity of several of the city’s street names on her daily commute to Lane Technical College Prep High School, located on the city’s north side. The character of the streets, however, varied widely going from south to north. Eventually, those impressions manifested themselves in the Folded Map Project, an installation of photographs, a video of interviews with participants of the project and a map display of the city on exhibit till October at the Loyola University Museum of Art, which is free to the public.
How One Museum Is Tackling Its Diversity and Equity Challenges
Like many cultural institutions across the country, the Cleveland Museum of Art did not truly reflect the demographics of the city in its staffing or in its patronage. The museum recently enacted “For the Benefit of all: the CMA’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan.” Along with the museum’s comprehensive strategic plan, “Making Art Matter,” the plans encapsulate the museum’s commitment to becoming more representative of its city.
The Music and Dance of One Human Family Debuts in Chicago
Review of the process behind the making of the composition "Chicago Immigrant Stories" by Orbert Davis and the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic.
Commercial Greenhouse Jobs to Double at Historic South Side Chicago Site
Description of expansion plans for Gotham Greens on Chicago's South Side, a sustainability-oriented produce grower based in New York.
Top 20 Extravagant Mansions Owned by Rich People
Fun description of the lavish mansions owned by celebrities and wealthy indivduals.
Widening the Path to Green Jobs on the South Side of Chicago
Chicago Brings Public Transit Safety Lessons Back into the Classroom
A Civic Gateway to the City: Union Station Renovation
An article about the ongoing restoration process of Chicago's iconic Union Station published in the March/April 2017 edition of Chicago Architect magazine.
Chicagoan Sees Neighborhood Economic Growth in Trees
An article about the attempts to establish an urban arboretum in Chicago's West Woodlawn neighborhood.
Study Abroad in Helsinki Summer School as a Mature Student
A first-hand account of a study abroad experience in Helsinki, Finland that was a 3rd-place winner in Transitions Abroad's annual student writing contest.
Can You Dictate Your Workers’ Private Lives?
Overview of what is and is not allowed by employers to attempt to control their employees' personal conduct.
Electronic Backup Options
Overview of computer backup options for entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Protect Your Company’s Data against Ransomware
Overview of measures that can protect computer data from ransomware and other unauthorized access.
Who Makes More Money: Athletes, Actors, National Leaders, Drug Lords or CEOs?
A sharp-witted but nonetheless serious consideration and comparison of various highly paid professions ranging from athletes to drug lords to government officials.
10 Tips When Shopping for a New Laptop on a Budget
Practical advice on choosing a laptop for personal or business use.
Sustainability and Affordable Housing: Maybe Occupy Is Onto Something
A blog post analyzing the intersection of affordable housing and sustainable development in the built environment.
Why Going Green Can (Still!) Be Good for Your Small Business
Why Living Car-Free Is The New Cool Thing & 8 Ideas To Embrace It
A consideration of the logistics associated with living without a personal automobile.
What Is the True Value of a Vacant or Abandoned Building?
An overview of a web-based tool developed by the author to gauge the value of a vacant or abandoned structure based on its physical location and surroundings.
Public Transit and the Benefits of High-Speed Rail
Blog post on high-speed rail in the United States.
How to Arrange Your Own Study Abroad Program (5/5)
A comprehensive five-article series on arranging a study abroad experience independently.
5 Quick-Start Jobs For The Suddenly Unemployed
Bidding On Medical Building and Hospital Jobs
When the Right Person Isn’t Available
Get Control of the Building
Horseplay or Bullying? Where to Draw the Line
Helping Your Child Build Their Credit Score
Good News for Freelancers: Higher Pay!
Which Personality Type Earns a Higher Income?
Some Credit Cards Allow Repossession – Even During Bankruptcy
Top 10 Best Freebie Sites
Court Cracks Down On Payday Lenders
7 habits of the Budget Savvy
Top 10 Places To Get A Start-Up Business Loan
Alternatives to TurboTax
401(k) and IRA changes coming in 2015
Why Charity Medical Care Isn’t Going Away – And Why You Should Care
6 Unusual Habits Of Successful People That Make Them Unique
Top 11 Ways to Get Cash in Emergency Situations
Is It Good To Keep Money In A Checking Or Savings Account?
Top 20 Online Stock Trading Companies
The CFPB Wants Congress to Make Student Debt Dischargeable During Bankruptcy
4 Ways Banks Are Making Money Off You
Don’t Fall Prey To Hackers This Cyber Monday: 20 Tips
How Much Does It Cost For True Love?
23 Of The Richest People on Twitter, Generously Sharing Their Wealth of Knowledge
