I’m an advocate for change in immigration policy in the U.S. It’s the one time among my perpetual Devil’s Advocacy where I find it difficult to come up with a cohesive argument for the other side. I’ve met many leaders in the immigration reform battle who lean towards citizenship paths. Most of them are young, most are passionate, but frankly a lot are are missing some of the strengths of character necessary to illicit real change. But I have met a few of these young leaders who exemplify the intellect, understanding, will, and courage necessary for change.
Reyna Wences and Tania Unzueta are two of these leaders.
Above is a Chicago Tonight Report of Reina’s Undocumented Story.
Tania has her own story that I hope to capture soon.
In the meantime visit their organization’s site Immigrant Youth Justice League IYJL.org.
Vincent van Gogh
“The Drinkers” 1890
Oil on Canvas
Taken at the Art Institute of Chicago June 2012.
Montrose Harbor. Chicago, Il
Story | Mistaken Identity
This is a story of a time when I had my identity mistaken by someone and I didn’t correct them for 2 years.
Bill Hillman’s Windy City Story Slam Semi-Finals were at the Chicago Urban Arts Society last night.
15 storytellers, 5 make it to the Finals. Here’s who won.
- Shannon Cason - Moth StorySLAM Grand Slam Champion
- Patrick Salem - probably from something but can’t it find right now
- Samantha Irby - bitches gotta eat
- Scott Whitehair - Story Lab and This Much Is True
- Cara Brigandi - Grown Folks Stories
- Yes, and me! Luis Antonio Perez
Big Nod to Jeff Kerr of Criminal Class Press and Deb Lewis of 2nd Story who also killed it last night.
I am blessed to share a stage with such talented people. Not only talented but also cool to hang with. Chicago is murdering the game on storytelling right now. It has offered me the opportunity to rub elbows with these mega talents and will make for great “I knew them when” stories for the near future. You may not know these folks now, but you will. #RepChi
Scheme & DJ Scend - Two Turntables and a Mic: Pete Rock Series (by Scheme773)
It’s sad but I feel like we’re gonna see a lot these kinds of cover images in the next few weeks.
60 plays
Dayum!
Muddy Waters “Screamin’ and Cryin’” (5:01)
(After the Rain - Recorded in January, 1969 at Ter Mar Studios, Chicago, Illinois)
One of the most interesting doors in Chicago. Wonder whats behind it.
Diane, Brian, Rati, and Lawrence Woods were my personal favorites at the Chicago Moth at Martyrs last night.
From the left. Myself, Chicago radio legend WBEZ’s Richard Steele, 2012 Vocalo DJ competition winner DJ Shazam Bangles, Mr. Chicago Music with over 40 years in the business a pioneer in the music industry George Daniels, co-host Shantell Jamison, and legendary Chicago DJ Jesse De La Pena.
George Daniels of “George’s Music Room” with #teamvocalo (Taken with instagram)
Parking the Shoreline
I’m probably gonna post this entire album at some point. I’m writing notes and jamming! (HatTip, HT Lily Be)
L is for LorthsideNou
120 E. Illinois, Chicago
