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During this episode of Why Change? co-hosts Karla and Jeff discuss Karla's conversation with Jasmin Cardenas, theatre director and activist from Workers Teatro. The dialogues focus on the reciprocal and multiple intersections of the arts and labor issues: how can labor improve in the arts and how can the arts contribute to systemic changes in labor? In this episode you'll learn: How theatre techniques, like Boal's Theatre of the Oppressed, can contribute to dialogues about labor in Chicago; What the arts may learn from labor movements in other sectors; and  The ways teaching artists can act as facilitators for important dialogues about worker's experiences. Some things from the episode: Workers TEATRO Pedagogy and Theatre of the Oppressed Community Writing Project and Workers Teatro collaboration with University of Illinois Chicago Jasmine's solo commissioned work with 1st Stage About Jasmine Cardenas Over the past 15 years Jasmin has taught, directed and devised with community members, adults and youth throughout the city for WorkersTEATRO (Co-Founder), Workers Resistance Theater (Co-Founder), Lookingglass Theater, Silk Road Theater Project, Adventure Stage Chicago, Lifeline Theater, Chase Elementary and at Carpenter Fine Arts, to name a few.  In 2019 she facilitated creative youth leaders from across Chicago's city and neighborhoods and organizations to create the 2019 Youth Speak: RIGHTS OF CHICAGO'S CREATIVE LEADERS. This was in partnership with Chicago Park District's  Arts & Culture Culture Unit, led be Meida McNeil, and youth leaders from Albany Park Theater Project, Free Street Theater, Kumba Lynx, Move Me Soul, YOUMedia, Columbus Park  Inferno Youth Media Team, Free Spirit Media & the adults who support their learning, growing  and thriving. Our gatherings were held at Chicago Parks across the city.  Using Theater of the Oppressed she uses the tool of theater for social justice work. With Pastor Phil Jackson she Co-Founded Ambassadors for a United Lawndale; working towards racial reconciliation between African American and Latino Youth on the SW side of the city. Supported by The MacArthur Foundation she traveled with 20 students to Mexico to learn about the African presence in Mexico.  She served on the Board of The Pedagogy and Theatre of the Oppressed (PTO) and was the Lead Organizer of the 2011 International PTO Conference held in Chicago. Along with her students, recipient of the 2010 Public Square (Illinois Humanities Council) Award Art Urges, Art Voyages – Looking for Democracy Film Contest. Using her specialization in Creative Drama Jasmin has been teaching children, parents and educators (across the ages 0-100) of the many literacy benefits that can be experienced in bringing stories to life. This episode was produced by Karla Estela Rivera. The artwork is by Bridget Woodbury. The audio is edited by Katie Rainey. This podcasts' theme music is by Distant Cousins. For more information on this episode, episode transcripts, and Creative Generation please visit the episode's web page and follow us on social media @Campaign4GenC. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whychange/support

Interview w/ Gamer's Universe interns discussing topics relating to the why in organizing. Why should you even consider organizing a project? We will discuss the bittersweetness– the benefits and the challenges– of being a youth organizer.

Chance the Rapper stopped by the Vocalo studios on June 30 to chat with on-air hosts Bekoe, Ayana Contreras and Nudia Hernandez. He talks about the early days of his career and growing up alongside contemporaries like Noname, Vic Mensa and Saba.

This podcast explores the stories behind why people chose a certain career path. Audio edited and recorded by Cedricha Herron

Youth Organizing is a podcast series highlighting youth organizer's journey and advice on how to start to create efforts. Through each episode, the discussion will revolve around the following questions: Who is a youth organizer? How can youth organizing be supported? Why is organizing important? My hope for this podcast is to inspire youth to initiate their own form of organizing in their own communities. Episode 2: Interview w/ Sofia Cruz, discussing topics relating to healing justice, experiences as an organizer, and how institutions should support the efforts of youth leaders. Audio recorded and edited by Yamali Rodas.

Youth Organizing is a podcast series highlighting youth organizer's journey and advice on how to start to create efforts. Through each episode, the discussion will revolve around the following questions: Who is a youth organizer? How can youth organizing be supported? Why is organizing important? My hope for this podcast is to inspire youth to initiate their own form of organizing in their own communities. Episode 1: Interview w/ Isaac Izaguirre discussing what characteristics should youth organizers have, experiences as a student of color in a predominantly white institution, and how institutions can play an active role to be more inclusive of their diverse population of students. Audio recorded and edited by Yamali Rodas.

Interviews with Juilete Nguyen, Thu Dang, Cuc Tran talk about their earliest knowledge of the war and how they/their families relocated to another country after the war Audio recorded and edited by Victor Dang

This podcast explores the stories behind why people chose a certain career path. Audio edited and recorded by Cedricha Herron

This podcast explores the stories behind why people chose a certain career path. Audio edited and recorded by Cedricha Herron

This podcast explores the stories behind why people chose a certain career path. Audio edited and recorded by Cedricha Herron

Listen in as Tom Knapp, the education manager at Plant Chicago, highlights their work within Plant Chicago and their passion with mycology and providing education. Audio recorded and edited by Brenda Rodriguez

Listen in as Corey Chatman, the Deputy Director of Operations at Experimental Station, highlights their work within the organization and their passions relating their work such as the Link Up Illinois program. Audio recorded and edited by Brenda Rodriguez

Listen in as Aidan discusses his interests and involvement in all things environmental, especially through the club he started at school along with Daniel. Audio recorded and edited by Brenda Rodriguez

Listen in as the president (Alyssa Price, graduate of the class of 2022) of Green Team at Jones College prep got involved with Green Team and the importance of recycling in a space such as a High School. Audio recorded and edited by Brenda Rodriguez

A podcast about different kinds of youth organizing. Audio recorded and edited by Yamali Rodas

A podcast about different kinds of youth organizing. Audio recorded and edited by Yamali Rodas

Mary A. Dempsey, President of DePaul College Prep, shared the story behind her title with us on Sunday, February 13, 2022.Ms. Dempsey served as the first Chair of the Board of Directors at DePaul College Prep from 2014 - 2016. In 2016, Ms. Dempsey was elected President of DePaul College Prep and President of the DePaul College Prep Foundation. She remains a member of the Board of Directors. Ms. Dempsey is an attorney and President of the Philip H. Corboy Foundation. From 1994 - 2012, she served as Commissioner of the Chicago Public Library where she was responsible for the construction of 44 neighborhood branch libraries, the introduction of rich book collections and technology system-wide, and the creation of innovative programs such as One Book One Chicago and the YOUMedia digital technology initiatives for teens. Prior to her appointment as Commissioner of the Chicago Public Library, Ms. Dempsey practiced law for 12 years in Chicago focusing principally on legislative and land use issues, which was preceded by her first professional job as a public librarian in suburban Chicago.SUE SAYS"Mary's career has spanned life as an attorney, a commissioner of the Chicago Public Library System, an Administrator and now President of a college prep high school. Throughout her life she has continually connected the dots back to her upbringing and the focus on education that her parents instilled in her. The world is for the taking if you educate yourself and take advantage of the connections you make along the way."Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

My guest this week is Chicago-based rapper, producer, and poet Semiratruth. We spoke about astrology, Dexter, Euphoria, South Side, Spike Lee, growing up listening to MF DOOM, mortality, her time in the YouMedia program, developing her craft, the pros and cons of oversharing, the influence of Sun-Ra, and the creative process behind her latest album I Got Bandz For The Moonlandin'I Got Bandz For The Moonlandin' is available wherever music is sold, streamed, or stolen. Consider copping directly from her Bandcamp here. Follow Semiratruth on Instagram and Twitter: @semiratruthFollow Dylan "CineMasai" Green on Instagram (@cinemasai), Twitter (@CineMasai_), and Letterboxd (@CineMasai)   Support the show (https://cash.app/$CineMasai)

Join us as welcome award-winning author Nicola Yoon to speak live on all things writing, creating and geek out on books and more. Nicola is the author of Everything, Everything, The Sun Is Also A Star, Meet Cute as well as other anthologies. Speak On It is a program series connecting teens and authors virtually to have a conversation about what speaks to us and inspires us to create.

Join us as we welcome award winning author A. S. King to speak live on all things writing, creating and geek out on books and more. King is the author of highly-acclaimed novels including 2020 Michael L. Printz Award winner and LA Times Book Prize finalist DIG, Still Life with Tornado, I Crawl Through It, Glory O'Brien's History of the Future, Reality Boy, Ask the Passengers, Everybody Sees the Ants, and Please Ignore Vera Dietz among others. She also writes Middle Grade fiction as Amy Sarig King. Speak On It is a program series connecting teens and authors virtually to have a conversation about what speaks to us and inspires us to create.

Join us as we welcome Robin Ha to speak live on all things writing, creating and geek out on books and more. Ha is the author and illustrator of the graphic memoir is the author and the illustrator of Almost American Girl, a Harvey nominated graphic novel memoir and NYT bestseller, Cook Korean! A Comic Book With Recipes. Robin grew up reading and drawing comics in Seoul, South Korea and moved to the United States at age fourteen. Almost American Girl depicts her unexpected move from Korea to Huntsville, AL in 1995, and dealing with the culture shock and the language barrier as she struggles to adapt to life in the United States. Aside from drawing comics, Robin gives numerous talks to share her knowledge and love for Korean culture and comics around the United States. Speak On It is a program series connecting teens and authors virtually to have a conversation about what speaks to us and inspires us to create.

Join us as we welcome award-winning author Adi Alsaid to speak live on all things writing, creating and geek out on books and more. You can pick up his books at the library or at Semicolon Bookstore, here’s the buy page: https://www.semicolonchi.com/come-on-in/comeonin

Join us as we debut young adult author Jenny Lee to speak live on all things writing, creating and geek out on books and more. Jenny is the author of Anna K and other middle grade novels, as well as a television producer and writer. Video for this interview can be found on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvmg4i_qfG8

Join us as we welcome Veronica Roth to speak live on all things writing, creating and geek out on books and more. Veronica is the author of the young adult Divergent series, Carve the Mark and of the new adult release Chosen Ones, among other titles. Video for this conversation can be found on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTiH8A9rTM4

Join us as we welcome award winning author Fred Aceves to speak on all things writing, creating and geek out on books and more. Fred is the author of The New David Espinoza and The Closest I've Come.

Join us as we welcome award winning author, screenwriter and co-founder of Glasstown Entertainment, Lauren Oliver to speak live on all things writing, creating and geek out on books and more. Lauren is the author of several teen and middle grade series, such as Broken Things, Before I Fall, Delirium and Panic.

Join us as we welcome National Book Award Finalist Erika L. Sánchez to speak live on all things writing, creating and geek out on books and more. Erika is the author of I Am Not your Perfect Mexican Daughter. She has recently been appointed the Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz Chair in the Latin American and Latino Studies Department at DePaul University and is part of the inaugural core faculty of the Randolph College Low Residency MFA Program. Speak On It is a program series connecting teens and authors virtually to have a conversation about what speaks to us and inspires us to create. Video of this interview can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaQIwZDSyIU&list=PLkAsxRZOajWfmQvwio2mH-J1dOKDezNGk&index=11

Join us as we welcome award-winning author Dhonielle Clayton to speak live on all things writing, creating and geek out on books and more. Dhonielle is the author of young adult titles such as The Belles, The Everlasting Rose and Shiny Broken Pieces. She is also COO of the non-profit We Need Diverse Books. Speak On It is a program series connecting teens and authors virtually to have a conversation about what speaks to us and inspires us to create. Video of this conversation can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23Hzh4uDVOU&list=PLkAsxRZOajWfmQvwio2mH-J1dOKDezNGk&index=9

Join us as we welcome award-winning author Nikki Grimes to speak live on all things writing, creating and geek out on books and more. Nikki is the author of more than 75 books for children, adults and young adults, such as Ordinary Hazards, Bronx Masquerade and Talkin' About Bessie. Speak On It is a program series connecting teens and authors virtually to have a conversation about what speaks to us and inspires us to create. Video of this interview can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9NlGM7Cdd8&list=PLkAsxRZOajWfmQvwio2mH-J1dOKDezNGk&index=10

Join us as we welcome award-winning author George. M Johnson to speak live on all things writing, creating and geek out on books and more. George is the author of All Boys Aren't Blue, as well as a journalist and activist based out of New York. Speak On It is a program series connecting teens and authors virtually to have a conversation about what speaks to us and inspires us to create. Video of this interview can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tt60mhpGeZM&list=PLkAsxRZOajWfmQvwio2mH-J1dOKDezNGk&index=12

The second year of our Teen Arts Mixtape was interrupted by a global pandemic. Together we were able to produce a mixtape of full and half completed tracks from teens from 7 library branches throughout the city. Major thanks to the Illinois State Library for funding through the Project Next Generation grant, our amazing teen artists, our studio mentors Hakim Dough, DJ Squeak, Bucio, Jeff Hodges, and Jonathan Chambers, and our CPL Teen staff - Faith, Ross, Maggie, Jaime, Sara, Aida, Taylor, Justin, Ava, Rae, and Dan. - Eric R.

The second year of our Teen Arts Mixtape was interrupted by a global pandemic. Together we were able to produce a mixtape of full and half completed tracks from teens from 7 library branches throughout the city. Major thanks to the Illinois State Library for funding through the Project Next Generation grant, our amazing teen artists, our studio mentors Hakim Dough, DJ Squeak, Bucio, Jeff Hodges, and Jonathan Chambers, and our CPL Teen staff - Faith, Ross, Maggie, Jaime, Sara, Aida, Taylor, Justin, Ava, Rae, and Dan. - Eric R.

The second year of our Teen Arts Mixtape was interrupted by a global pandemic. Together we were able to produce a mixtape of full and half completed tracks from teens from 7 library branches throughout the city. Major thanks to the Illinois State Library for funding through the Project Next Generation grant, our amazing teen artists, our studio mentors Hakim Dough, DJ Squeak, Bucio, Jeff Hodges, and Jonathan Chambers, and our CPL Teen staff - Faith, Ross, Maggie, Jaime, Sara, Aida, Taylor, Justin, Ava, Rae, and Dan. - Eric R.

The second year of our Teen Arts Mixtape was interrupted by a global pandemic. Together we were able to produce a mixtape of full and half completed tracks from teens from 7 library branches throughout the city. Major thanks to the Illinois State Library for funding through the Project Next Generation grant, our amazing teen artists, our studio mentors Hakim Dough, DJ Squeak, Bucio, Jeff Hodges, and Jonathan Chambers, and our CPL Teen staff - Faith, Ross, Maggie, Jaime, Sara, Aida, Taylor, Justin, Ava, Rae, and Dan. - Eric R.

The second year of our Teen Arts Mixtape was interrupted by a global pandemic. Together we were able to produce a mixtape of full and half completed tracks from teens from 7 library branches throughout the city. Major thanks to the Illinois State Library for funding through the Project Next Generation grant, our amazing teen artists, our studio mentors Hakim Dough, DJ Squeak, Bucio, Jeff Hodges, and Jonathan Chambers, and our CPL Teen staff - Faith, Ross, Maggie, Jaime, Sara, Aida, Taylor, Justin, Ava, Rae, and Dan. - Eric R.

The second year of our Teen Arts Mixtape was interrupted by a global pandemic. Together we were able to produce a mixtape of full and half completed tracks from teens from 7 library branches throughout the city. Major thanks to the Illinois State Library for funding through the Project Next Generation grant, our amazing teen artists, our studio mentors Hakim Dough, DJ Squeak, Bucio, Jeff Hodges, and Jonathan Chambers, and our CPL Teen staff - Faith, Ross, Maggie, Jaime, Sara, Aida, Taylor, Justin, Ava, Rae, and Dan. - Eric R.

The second year of our Teen Arts Mixtape was interrupted by a global pandemic. Together we were able to produce a mixtape of full and half completed tracks from teens from 7 library branches throughout the city. Major thanks to the Illinois State Library for funding through the Project Next Generation grant, our amazing teen artists, our studio mentors Hakim Dough, DJ Squeak, Bucio, Jeff Hodges, and Jonathan Chambers, and our CPL Teen staff - Faith, Ross, Maggie, Jaime, Sara, Aida, Taylor, Justin, Ava, Rae, and Dan. - Eric R.

The second year of our Teen Arts Mixtape was interrupted by a global pandemic. Together we were able to produce a mixtape of full and half completed tracks from teens from 7 library branches throughout the city. Major thanks to the Illinois State Library for funding through the Project Next Generation grant, our amazing teen artists, our studio mentors Hakim Dough, DJ Squeak, Bucio, Jeff Hodges, and Jonathan Chambers, and our CPL Teen staff - Faith, Ross, Maggie, Jaime, Sara, Aida, Taylor, Justin, Ava, Rae, and Dan. - Eric R.

The second year of our Teen Arts Mixtape was interrupted by a global pandemic. Together we were able to produce a mixtape of full and half completed tracks from teens from 7 library branches throughout the city. Major thanks to the Illinois State Library for funding through the Project Next Generation grant, our amazing teen artists, our studio mentors Hakim Dough, DJ Squeak, Bucio, Jeff Hodges, and Jonathan Chambers, and our CPL Teen staff - Faith, Ross, Maggie, Jaime, Sara, Aida, Taylor, Justin, Ava, Rae, and Dan. - Eric R.

The second year of our Teen Arts Mixtape was interrupted by a global pandemic. Together we were able to produce a mixtape of full and half completed tracks from teens from 7 library branches throughout the city. Major thanks to the Illinois State Library for funding through the Project Next Generation grant, our amazing teen artists, our studio mentors Hakim Dough, DJ Squeak, Bucio, Jeff Hodges, and Jonathan Chambers, and our CPL Teen staff - Faith, Ross, Maggie, Jaime, Sara, Aida, Taylor, Justin, Ava, Rae, and Dan. - Eric R.

The second year of our Teen Arts Mixtape was interrupted by a global pandemic. Together we were able to produce a mixtape of full and half completed tracks from teens from 7 library branches throughout the city. Major thanks to the Illinois State Library for funding through the Project Next Generation grant, our amazing teen artists, our studio mentors Hakim Dough, DJ Squeak, Bucio, Jeff Hodges, and Jonathan Chambers, and our CPL Teen staff - Faith, Ross, Maggie, Jaime, Sara, Aida, Taylor, Justin, Ava, Rae, and Dan. - Eric R.

The second year of our Teen Arts Mixtape was interrupted by a global pandemic. Together we were able to produce a mixtape of full and half completed tracks from teens from 7 library branches throughout the city. Major thanks to the Illinois State Library for funding through the Project Next Generation grant, our amazing teen artists, our studio mentors Hakim Dough, DJ Squeak, Bucio, Jeff Hodges, and Jonathan Chambers, and our CPL Teen staff - Faith, Ross, Maggie, Jaime, Sara, Aida, Taylor, Justin, Ava, Rae, and Dan. - Eric R.

The second year of our Teen Arts Mixtape was interrupted by a global pandemic. Together we were able to produce a mixtape of full and half completed tracks from teens from 7 library branches throughout the city. Major thanks to the Illinois State Library for funding through the Project Next Generation grant, our amazing teen artists, our studio mentors Hakim Dough, DJ Squeak, Bucio, Jeff Hodges, and Jonathan Chambers, and our CPL Teen staff - Faith, Ross, Maggie, Jaime, Sara, Aida, Taylor, Justin, Ava, Rae, and Dan. - Eric R.

The second year of our Teen Arts Mixtape was interrupted by a global pandemic. Together we were able to produce a mixtape of full and half completed tracks from teens from 7 library branches throughout the city. Major thanks to the Illinois State Library for funding through the Project Next Generation grant, our amazing teen artists, our studio mentors Hakim Dough, DJ Squeak, Bucio, Jeff Hodges, and Jonathan Chambers, and our CPL Teen staff - Faith, Ross, Maggie, Jaime, Sara, Aida, Taylor, Justin, Ava, Rae, and Dan. - Eric R.

Join us as we welcome award-winning author Angie Thomas to speak live on all things writing, creating and geek out on books and more. Angie is the author On the Come up and The Hate U Give. Speak On It is a program series connecting teens and authors virtually to have a conversation about what speaks to us and inspires us to create. You can find video of this interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYESqSQc8X0&list=PLkAsxRZOajWfmQvwio2mH-J1dOKDezNGk&index=8 Photo credit: Imani Khayyam.

That's a Rap Challenge #4 "Here We Go2" Produced by SqueakPivot by YOUmedia Chicago

Join us as we welcome award-winning author Varian Johnson to speak live on all things writing, creating and geek out on books and more. Video for this interview is available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgTbr-bQjB0

Join us as we welcome author Meredith Russo to speak live on all things writing, creating and geek out on books and more. Video of this interview can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1k58eeKcM-0

On this episode of the “What Up, Joe?” Podcast we have the Honorable Hakim Dough as our guest. Listen as he speaks on his "Teens, Hoodies & Studio Time" campaign, giving back to the community by way of Art of Culture and YOUmedia, and why he's thankful for the Chi.

YOUmedia is a creative digital learning space for teens at Chicago Public Library. This year the program is celebrating its 10 year anniversary of providing Chicago teens with tools to create, collaborate and learn new media skills. YOUmedia alums have included artists like Chance The Rapper, Noname and Jean Deaux, and the program has established itself as an influential arts incubator for emerging artists in Chicago. We spoke with YOUmedia Partnerships Coordinator, Jennifer Steele about the program, its impact on Chicago arts community and the anniversary celebration block party taking place Saturday, 9/28 outside of Harold Washington Library Center. For more info about YOUmedia and the block party, visit: https://www.chipublib.org/youmedia-teens and https://www.chipublib.org/news/10-year-anniversary-youmedia-block-party