Global Activism Expo 2009
Saturday, April 25, 2009 @ noon - 6:00 p.m.
Hosted by Worldview’s Jerome McDonnell, Chicago Public Radio Presents… is thrilled to again present this remarkable celebration – complete with food, music and over 100 Chicago-area Global Activists, all featured guests of Worldview’s Global Activism Series. On the air for over six years now, the Series continues to be inspirational, and bringing everyone together for this Expo has quickly become an annual event.
This year it’s an all-day affair, with doors opening at noon on Saturday and staying open until 6:00pm; it’s FREE – so bring your classes, your children, your neighbors, your friends and family.
Free parking is available in NEIU Lot L. View the NEIU Campus Map for detailed directions, and click here for directions to the campus by car and public transportation.
This year there will be a variety of food for sale from local ethnic restaurants (cash sales only!), and an outdoor eating area in addition to space set-aside in the Expo for your enjoyment. We’ve added a Performance Stage where the amazing talent associated with many of these organizations will be performing for you; and we’ve arranged for break-out rooms where presentations will be made by various organizations throughout the day, so that you can better learn what they do and how you can get involved.
Northeastern Illinois University
Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) is proud to be hosting Global Activism Expo 2009. Led by the NEIU Peace Connection Group, the University is dedicated to environmental balance and the global interconnectedness of all cultures and communities. Northeastern Illinois University welcomes people from all over the world to share their cultures and traditions in a peaceful environment.
Lethal Poetry, Inc.
Lethal Poetry is an arts and entertainment company/label in Chicago built to support local art community and provide public service. They seek to promote artistic practices, encourage non-political social activism, and promote environmentally conscious living. Lethal Poetry produces a number of interdisciplinary art events that raise funds for local non-profits, provides residency for local, emerging artists, as well as management, booking and promotions services for their signed artists. They are proud to be currating the Performance Stage at this year's Global Activism Expo.
Worldview’s Global Activism Series
The Global Activism Series broadcasts each Thursday on Chicago Public Radio to showcase individuals with Chicago-area ties who are working to improve the world through grassroots efforts. The show has profiled hundreds of activists fighting at the local level in the global battle against everything from HIV, to sustainable water use, to eradicating illiteracy, and beyond. To hear past guests of the series, visit the Global Activism Series Archive.
Venue
Northeastern Illinois University
Physical Education Complex
3600 W. Foster Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
Presenter
Chicago Public Radio
312-948-4600
On Stage
Young Chicago Authors (selected poets)
D-Nick The Microphone Misfit (poetry and music)
Luis Tubens (poetry)
Gregory Pickett (poetry)
Black Bear Combo (Balkan music)
Guerra Freitas (Angolan music)
Son Del Viento (Jarocho music)
Rebel Root Music (Reggae music)
Los Vicios De Papa (Latin Ska music)
The Mojdeh Project (Folk Rock and Performance Poetry)
Agents of Change (Reggae-Thrash-Hop Music)
Ogundamasa (Afro-Cuban music)
Tickets
FREE
