Chi Sounds Like

For Alma Wieser, Chicago Arts Heal And Connect 21.04.2022 7:13 ↓

Alma Wieser is the director of Wicker Park's Heaven Gallery and the president and founder of Equity Arts, a community development project focusing on racial equity and combating artists’ displacement. This is what her Chicago sounds like. This episode of “This Is What Chicago Sounds Like” was produced by Morgan Ciocca and George Chiligiris. To learn more about Heaven Gallery, visit heavengallery.c...

Sky Cubacub Believes In Radical Visibility 14.04.2022 8:24 ↓

When it comes to expressing their identity, North Center activist and founder of Rebirth Garments Sky Cubacub strives toward radical visibility. This is what their Chicago sounds like. This episode of “This Is What Chicago Sounds Like” was produced by Ari Mejia. To learn more about Rebirth Garments, visit rebirthgarments.com.

For Darling "Shear" Squire, Chicago Has A Family Dynamic 07.04.2022 7:27 ↓

Dancer and Choreographer Darling "Shear" Squire bridges the gap between past and present using kinetic movement and dance. This is what her Chicago sounds like. This episode of “This Is What Chicago Sounds Like” was produced by Ari Mejia. To learn more about Darling Shear’s work, visit darlingshearblog.wordpress.com.

Peter Gaona Wants You To Just Live Your Life! 25.06.2021 5:32 ↓

Dancer, educator, model and maker Peter Gaona is a proud South Sider who wants to pass down all the lessons he's learned to the next generation. He is the owner and creator behind Reformed School, a fashion accessories brand that uses repurposed recycled materials to make new items. This is what Chicago sounds like.

Chicago Is Faheem Majeed's Own Personal Playground 17.05.2021 7:04 ↓

Faheem Majeed is an educator, artist, curator and community organizer, but Chicago is his own blank canvas to explore his artistic development.

Natalie Moore Tells Chicago's Most Important Stories 10.05.2021 5:49 ↓

Reporter, playwright, author and Chicago native Natalie Moore shares with us the importance of being up close and personal with your communities.

Chi Sounds Like: Trey Elder Gives Back To Chicago's Music Community 03.05.2021 6:36 ↓

Trey Elder is the founder of Chicago-based music nonprofit Quiet Pterodactyl. Surrounded by music, this is what his Chicago Sounds Like.

Chi Sounds Like: Matt Harvey Spreads Love To Chicago 13.01.2021 5:51 ↓

The Triibe reporter Matt Harvey talks to us about growing up in Chicago, and how the city is ever connected.

Chi Sounds Like: Alicia Nesbary-Moore Fights To End Food Insecurity 30.11.2020 6:29 ↓

Scientist, adjunct professor and community activist Alicia Nesbary-Moore is co-owner of Herban Produce, a community and sustainability-focused urban farm in Chicago's Garfield Park neighborhood.

Chi Sounds Like: Ramon Norwood Believes Food Is A Right, Not A Privilege 30.11.2020 5:16 ↓

Ramon Norwood is the co-founder of The Love Fridge Chicago. The Love Fridge is a Chicago mutual aid group grounded in food, working to place community refrigerators across the city. We are powered by kindness, generosity, love, and the belief that being able to feed yourself is a right, not a privilege. The organization was founded in the summer of 2020.  Norwood sat down with us to chat about the...

Chi Sounds Like: Simone Freeman Brings Equity And Unity Through Food 25.11.2020 5:15 ↓

Founder and owner of Sol Cafe Simone Freeman shares her experience with Chicago food culture and how she's redefining the hospitality industry in light of the pandemic.