La Ventanita: Uniting Conservative Mothers and Liberal Daughters
When Northwestern theater and creative writing junior Lux Vargas wrote and brought to life La Ventanita, she created a space […]
Empowering Citizens in Illinois: How Community Television Strengthens Democratic Voices
The 50 is a four-year multimedia project in which the Fulcrum visits different communities across all 50 states to learn
A Place for Women of Color: Woman Made Gallery
While the Trump administration seeks to erase places for those with historically marginalized identities, Woman Made Gallery offers more than
Evanston’s Camp Kuumba Gives Underrepresented Kids an Opportunity to Explore New Pathways
Summer camps in Evanston, Illinois — a quiet suburb just north of Chicago — usually consist of an array of
Chicago’s DIY hardcore music scene, combating ICE through sound and solidarity
In late February, Chicago cold- a little over a month into Trump’s second term as president- a hundred or so
Chicago’s Latino ‘Cultural Hubs’ Keep Heritage Alive Through the Arts
“Why do we do this? We do this to change the perception, to break stereotypes, to create awareness, to let people know who we are,” Vargas said.
Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About a Terrible Monster
“It’s ultimately a story about friendship, discovering who you are, trying to understand who you are,” said Maydi Díaz.
The role of theater in fostering constructive political dialogue
How theater and the Arts can help effectively introduce opposing viewpoints and communicate through those differences.
The Addams Family Comes To Chicago
They’re creepy and kooky—mysterious and spooky—and all together ooky: the Addams family. And they’re coming to the Baer Theater at
Hispanic or Latina: An Incomplete Story
First time novelist, Diana Rojas introduces us to “Litany of Saints: A Triptych.” Stories about new Americans.
Afro-Latines in Chicago Carry on Indigenous Roots through music and fashion
Though underrepresented in the Latine community, Afro-Indigenous Latines are establishing their presence in the city through dance, music and skirts at one of Chicago’s most socially active museums
Jude Caminos: Discovering Sound
The rhythm and beat of ping, clunk, crunch, bam, and “STOMP” fills the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place from