Whether through organizing, the arts, or social media, these individuals took the year by the horns and made their mark on Chicago—and the world.
Tag: Damon Williams
Posted inMusic
The uprising against Riot Fest continues
Activists refuse to be quiet about Riot Fest, but boosters say their claims are off base.
Posted inColumns & Opinion
How protests in Ferguson inspired the occupation of ‘Freedom Square’
Before Chicago activists set up camp at Homan Square, Ferguson activists camped across from police headquarters for 47 straight days.
Posted inArts & Culture
Victory Gardens Ignition Festival of New Plays roundup
Victory Gardens’ Ignition Festival of New Plays returns with a group more diverse than ever.
Posted inArts & Culture
Victory Gardens’ Ignition Festival sets off
Victory Gardens’ Ignition Festival of New Plays returns with a group more diverse than ever.
Posted inBlogs
It’s all over now
Mark Harris hosts the DVD release party for his Muslim-Christian romance “I Used to Lover Her,” tonight at The Spoken Word Cafe.