The market was started by Lavern Herron in 2021 in the wake of the pandemic and reckoning with the death of George Floyd. Three years on, it’s flourishing. Shoppers can find a range of local vendors, plus food and live music.
The neighborhood has dealt with decades of disinvestment and is acutely feeling the impact of gun violence in Chicago. However, many residents, community organizations and local businesses are working to address some of the systemic issues the community faces and to bring investment to the area.