THE FREE PEOPLE'S PRESS
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THE FREE PEOPLE'S PRESS ---
AROUND THE BLOCK
FRIDAY (12/19): Holiday Resources Giveaway with @cannaequityil. 2-4:30PM at Back of the Yards Library
FRIDAY (12/19): Palenque Holiday Market Party, 4PM-9PM at Hairpin Arts Center- Mariachi, Loteria, Karaoke
SATURDAY (12/20): Merry Mercado on 18th St, Angmir Boutique, Pilsen Arts and Community House, Mi Corazón Cafe, Urban Trees, Definitive Selection, & Pinwheel Records. 11am-4pm. Vendors, Artwork, Jewelry, Coffee, Music, and More!
SATURDAY (12/20): Holiday Meal Distribution with @Pilsen_Food_Pantry. 10am-1pm. 2124 S Ashland.
MONDAY (12/23): 5:30-7:30, Paint & Puff Fundraiser to Feed the Community with the People's Panther Party & Blazed Bakery. Visit our website to purchase a $25 ticket & share with friends!
IN THE NEWS
Chief of new Illinois panel vows to hold Trump immigration blitz accountable — 'We will not forget' (Chicago Sun Times)
CTA Closed Englewood’s Racine Green Line Station Over 30 Years Ago. By 2029, It Could Reopen (Block Club Chicago)
Chicago Torture Justice Memorial to be built in Washington Park (The Triibe)
Chicago youth justice advocates to host annual ‘Loud and Lit Up’ rally to demand that incarcerated youth be released (The Triibe)
CTA to increase police presence on buses, trains (WGN)
This week, PPP volunteers gathered to pack meal kits for families across Chicago ahead of the holiday season. We will be continuing to accept monetary donations to supplement additional meals during the next few weeks.
As we enter the new year, the People's Panther Party is seeking to expand our board! We have lots of upcoming events, collaborations, free food pilot programs, and more, and we're looking for additional support from specialized volunteers! Leadership opportunities will be prioritized for those with BIPOC, queer/trans, and woman identities.
We're in search of individuals with experience in the following:
Event Planning
Culinary/Nutrition Prep
Restaurant Management
Writing/Journalism
Legal Practice
Medical Administration
Accounting
Please reach out via email to tpppchi@proton.me if interested!
PPP UPDATE
Food Drive Drop Off Locations:
Humboldt House
Zins Flowers/Homegrown Studio
Open Books (Pilsen)
Open Books (West Loop)
25th Ward Office
Pilsen Community Books
Pilsen Arts & Community House
ICE LOOKOUT: PROTECT YOUR NEIGHBORS
Communities have reported increased ICE activity across Chicago this week targeting Cicero, La Villita, Pilsen, & surrounding areas. Know Your Rights, Stay Safe, and Protect Your Neighbors this holiday season.
Report any ICE activity you witness to 855-435-7693.
Alex Gonzalez is a Chicago based Illustrator with an interest in the macabre. Through their illustrations they feature ideas and themes around the Monstrous Feminine, Horror, Queerness, and Emo and Goth subculture.
Panther Party Fun Fact: The Black Panther Party helped raise funds by selling newspapers for 25 cents in cities across the U.S., featuring artwork, principles of the group, and stories of resilience from local communities.
DID YOU KNOW?
INTERESTED IN CONTRIBUTING?
We're looking for interested writers to contribute poetry, reflections, articles, think pieces, etc. to our weekly newsletters. Interested? Let us know! DM us @peoplespantherparty or email us at tpppchi@proton.me
DM us @peoplespantherparty to join our Community Volunteer Signal Chat! Visit our website: peoplespantherparty.org
