13 stories by "Ariel Parrella-Aureli"
Author, organizer, and educator Mariame Kaba shows that collective action can be powerful only with community, and provides the next generation of changemakers with critical lessons on aboli…
A new community photo project highlights the beauty of Logan Square as seen through new and old locals and will be on display at the centerfold of the neighborhood.
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Comedians rally to offer outdoor and indoor shows with a pandemic twist.
A few weeks ago, on one of the first chilly nights, I sat in the grass wearing a mask a…
Local photographer Amy Boyle's new project, 52 Phenomenal Women, elevates the voices of women and reminds us there's power in sharing our stories.
On a recent ho…
Black Archivist aims to get cameras into the hands of Black people to better document their communities.
One day, when Uptown resident and freelance photographe…
Two teens created the project to highlight Black joy, trauma, and impactful change rooted in the Black Lives Matter movement.
With the Black Lives Matter movemen…
Prop Thtr's virtual monologue festival calls time on the usual theater cliques.
When Aniello Fontano finished his MFA studies in dramatic writing from the Univer…
Poets come together to share the joy, pain, and hope from the pandemic in a new video project.
Open mikes have gone dark amid the pandemic, but creativity has ta…
A new video performance art series highlights András Visky's texts and visions.
At the beginning of the year, Theatre Y had big plans to celebrate its upcomin…
A new bilingual podcast puts a microphone to the local Latinx community.
Everyone has a podcast. Even your dog has a podcast.…
The millennial architect is recognized for her leadership in diversifying the white-led industry.
Kimberly Dowdell looks down at her
iPhone, which blasts red ap…
The art exhibit seeks to bring humanity and life to youth experiencing homelessness.
When Zamari Vivens, 27, experienced homelessness a few years ago, he turned …
The 16-year-old south side native is creating an artistic safe space for youth to express their voices.
At 16 years old, Kennedy Shanks wears her confidence like…
