VOICES: A WTTW News Community Conversation - June 24 2024

On Monday, June 24, 2024, WTTW, hosted VOICES: A WTTW News Community Conversation. This special VOICES Conversation is part of WTTW News and Chicago Tonight’s A Safer City initiative, which takes a deep dive into neighborhood crime, violence, and public safety as residents, policymakers, and community groups work to address this pervasive issue. For dedicated coverage, watch Chicago Tonight and find ongoing and extensive data and investigative reporting on the WTTW News website.
Chicago Tonight reporter and Latino Voices host, Joanna Hernandez moderated a live virtual conversation featuring Kenya Elan, Queer Comedian, and live performance producer ; Shomari Daniels aka Zeetus Lapetus, Intergalactic Funk DJ and Booking Agent; Graphic Artist and DJ, All the Way Kay J, and Akaelah Flotho, of the Lavendar Project, a Chicago based grassroots archiving project recording the rich tapestry of Black Queer histories. The panel discussed how art has been an integral part of LGBTQ’s history of activism and safety in Chicago.
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