For our Chicago Neighborhood program Youth Leading Change, we’re discussing how the developments in social justice movements from spring and summer 2020 continue to influence the work Chicago’s youth leaders are doing in their communities. Check out these resources to learn more, and follow and support the panelists and their organizations.
Organizations to Support
Work Together 4 Peace Southeast Side Community Website
- Southeast Youth Alliance
- United Neighbors of the 10th Ward
- Bridges/Puentes Justice Collective of the Southeast
- Stop General Iron Hunger Strike
Articles to Read
“Our Year of Mutual Aid (New York Times)
“Tatyana Chante learned a lot from organizing a George Floyd protest march in one day, from the weight of responsibility to the joy of success” (Chicago Tribune)
“Brave Space Alliance Opens Gender-Affirming Makeup Room After Raising $60K In Supplies” (Block Club Chicago)
“Thousands Of Protesters Demand Racial Justice — Starting In Boystown — During Drag March For Change” (Block Club Chicago)
“Pollution is so bad in this Chicago neighborhood, people are on hunger strike to stop it” (Grist)
“The Chicago plant that sparked a hunger strike amid environmental racism claims” (The Guardian)
“A Hunger Strike on Chicago’s Southeast Side” (Jacobin)
“Month-Long Hunger Strike To Stop Southeast Side Metal Scrapper Ends Near Lightfoot’s Home — But The Fight Continues” (Block Club Chicago)
“Arrestees denied phone calls, access to lawyers, lawsuit claims” (Chicago Sun-Times)
People to Follow
Taty Chante: @theythemtaty on instagram and twitter
Maria Khwaja: @MairaKa on instagram and @MairaKa on twitter
Oscar Sanchez: @oso_campeon on instagram and twitter
Damayanti Wallace: @LadieVersatile on instagram and twitter
Watch CHF's conversation with Chicago youth leaders.
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