Social Justice in Chicago: The Push for Better Living Conditions

Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, tenants in Chicago have organized themselves to improve their living conditions and stay in their homes. In different parts of the city, residents went public to show how they were living with mold and pests as they tried to seek repairs to their residential buildings. Hear from residents about how they are going about seeking change to their buildings.

The live stream was available in English and Spanish.

Our event moderator, Elvia Malagón, Sun-Times social justice and wage gap reporter, was joined by special guests:

• Brenda Duncan, resident and member of the Northpoint Tenant Association
• JoLondon Jamerson, Chatham community activist and resident
• Eric Sirota, director of housing justice at the Shriver Center for Poverty Law

Rewatch the conversation, recorded live on May 25, 2022, and stay tuned for the next event!

The forum was made possible by the generous support of The Chicago Community Trust.

Inquilinos en Chicago se han organizado para mejorar las condiciones de sus hogares y para quedarse en sus casas durante la pandemia de coronavirus. En diferentes partes de Chicago, inquilinos han hecho público cómo sus hogares tienen moho y plagas, mientras intentan buscar que los dueños puedan hacer reparaciones estructurales. Escuche a inquilinos de dos edificios y que están haciendo para cambiar sus condiciones de vida.

Elvia Malagón, periodista de Chicago Sun-Times, estuvo acompañada por invitados especiales:

• Brenda Duncan, residente y miembra de el Northpoint Tenant Association
• JoLondon Jamerson, activista comunitaria y residente de Chatham
• Eric Sirota, director del justicia de vivienda, Shriver Center for Poverty Law

¡Vuelva a ver la conversación, grabada en vivo el 25 de mayo de 2022, y esté atento al próximo evento!

El foro fue posible gracias al generoso apoyo de The Chicago Community Trust.