Testimonials

"For the rest of my life I will reflect on [Kenji's great-uncle's quote]: 'They told us we were in the camp for our own safety but when I entered the camp all the guns were pointed at us….'

"Despite having been to Chicago 15+ times, I've never been to the South Side so it was really wonderful to be exposed to the rich history of the community/ties. Kenj [is] a master story sharer and the care/intention [he] brought into the tour is so moving."

"The walking tour was a life-changing, interactive, soul-stirring experience that gives space for deep reflection and wide learning. Any seeker searching for historical, interfaith Chicago-based knowledge should sign up without delay."
-Rev. Dr. Cecil Andrew Duffie, Dean of the Chapel at Wiley University

"This tour was awesome—I had no idea about the history of Japanese Americans in Chicago and the ways in which their history overlapped with African American history in Chicago. Additionally, this tour was a really great opportunity to highlight the rich religious diversity of Chicago's southside. Kenji thoughtfully bridged historical buildings, images, sites and quotes together to tell an educational story."

"The Walking Tour exposes the rich tapestry of history within the Hyde Park/Kenmoore. Beyond the beautiful buildings, lay the moving history of unearthed stories of individuals and communities who have made these streets their home."