About this Event
Discover the collaboration and creativity behind the Chicago History Museum's latest exhibit, Aquí en Chicago. Join the CMEG community to explore the exhibit and hear from a diverse panel involved in the exhibit's creation, including artist Cecilia Beaven, former teen intern Natalie Cisneros, and CHM's own Erica Griffin-Fabicon and Elena Gonzales.
About Aquí en Chicago
Chicago has been home to Latino/a/e communities since the 1800s. In 2019, students from Instituto Justice and Leadership Academy in Pilsen protested CHM for its lack of Latino/a/e representation. They stood on the shoulders of past Latino/a/es who fought against cultural erasure and systemic racism.
Through art, photographs, interviews, clothing, everyday objects, and more, Aquí en Chicago traces the lives of Latino/a/e communities that have stood firm in the face of oppression, maintaining a persistent cultural presence and flourishing in Chicago.
Agenda
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:15 PM
Explore the Exhibit
🕑: 06:15 PM - 07:15 PM
Panel Discussion and Q&A
🕑: 07:15 PM - 08:00 PM
Continue the Conversation and Networking
Event venue & nearby stays
Chicago History Museum, 1601 North Clark Street, Chicago, United States
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