It’s not a stretch to suggest that true revolutionary power lies in a group’s ability to come together, organize, learn, share and experiment with new ways to meet social challenges. Charlene Carruthers and adrienne maree brown both know well the work involved in creating change. Join Carruthers (author of the bestselling Unapologetic: A Black, Queer and Feminist Mandate for Radical Movements) and brown (whose latest book is Pleasure Activism) as they explore questions such as “Who is responsible for creating change?” and “What can we learn from the legacy of previous change-makers?” brown and Carruthers will be in conversation with Emmanuel Garcia, a journalist and mentor known best for his role in organizing Chicago’s Latinx LGBTQ communities.

Join us after the event for light refreshments provided by the Chicago Humanities Festival's Shortlist Committee. Shortlist is CHF’s exclusive membership for Chicagoans in their 20s and 30s making moves in arts, culture, politics and tech.

This program is available to Teen Arts Pass holders. To purchase a ticket using your Teen Arts Pass, you must call the box office at (312) 605-8444.

This program is presented in partnership with Center for the Study of Race, Politics & Culture at the University of Chicago.

Preorder your copy of Unapologetic: A Black, Queer, and Feminist Mandate for Radical Movements or Pleasure Activism through the CHF box office and save 20%.