Join us for a discussion with the Chao family on their journey to their Albany Park Donut Shop and a film screening of The Donut King. Donut samples included. Conversation
We are collaborating with Duo as they “unwrap” their new community space in North Lawndale, Starling. Our photo and storytelling exhibit “Calling in the Ancestors: Healing Our Hearts” will be
Join us for an evening of art, music, and community benefiting the Chicago Torture Justice Memorial (CTJM) at Walls Turned Sideways. CTJM aims to honor and to seek justice for
Peer-led CAVE (Community Anti Violence Education) circles offered at Walls Turned Sideways are for formerly incarcerated people navigating life after incarceration. This will be a space specifically designed as a
A tour of the west side shows history and transformation.
By Andrew Davis
A tour of the city’s west side highlighted just how much of a historical and artistic gem it actually is, and that parts of it are flourishing. On July 3, the city agency-led tour highlighted a few of 47 community-driven creative placemaking grant projects aimed at promoting racial healing and neighborhood revitalization.
Please join us and pitch in to restore and clean this vibrant bricolage mosaic that utilizes ceramic tile, mirror, acrylic paint, and image transfer, among other media to teach about
BLACK AUGUST BLACK MEMORY, #LetUsBreathe’s 10 Year Anniversary and Fundraisier, takes place on August 24, 2024 at Liberation Landing Campus from 1-7pm and includes visual installations, screenings, workshops, food, performances,
Sankofa Story Garden opening. This is the culminating event of a 2 year project to bring a story garden to West Garfield. It will feature live performances, Leadership Authors and
“Some Sort of Saint” is a powerful new play based on the true story of Dr. Mica Battle’s life on the Southside of Chicago written by Linda Bright Clay and
Lot Jams is a free, outdoor, summer concert series that showcases the people, businesses, and cultures that make Albany Park one of the best communities in Chicago. This event is
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