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Things to do

This week, check out a comedy show about immigrating to the U.S., a lecture on Greek independence and an art show in Pilsen.

Environment Organizing

Lack of transparency and concerns over environmental racism are fueling backlash to a waste transfer station in majority Latino West Chicago.

Liuan HuskaMarch 23, 2022

Things to do

Events on our radar include an art show titled “America, le/the/el Terrible” and a film screening about a Korean American's coming of age

Arts & Culture

Amanda Cervantes and Jose Luis Benavides look at how far the queer Latinx community has come in their work with Chicago’s Gerber/Hart archives.

Ariel MejiaMarch 16, 2022

Things to do

Events on our radar this week include a a mindful storytelling workshop and an exhibition by Iranian artist Azadeh Gholizadeh.

As Told To

As Russia's war on Ukraine escalates, local Ukrainians share how their families are dodging bombs, becoming refugees and praying for peace.

Arts & Culture As Told To

The monthly discussion group Amigas Latinas provided a safe space in Chicago for Latina lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer women.

Ariel MejiaMarch 9, 2022

Things to do

A book talk on Chicago's Mexican American neighborhoods, a fundraiser to mark one year since the Atlanta spa shootings and more events

Arts & Culture Organizing

Historian Mike Amezcua examines the origins and anti-gentrification struggles of Latinx Chicago neighborhoods like Pilsen and Little Village.

Organizing Resources Things to do

A running list of events held by Chicagoans to build solidarity with and awareness of the ongoing war in Ukraine

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