Ari Mejia
Producer, Audio & Community Storytelling, Vocalo
Stories by Ari Mejia
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The Rundown: Nina Sánchez’s deep Pilsen roots impact her work today
Nina Sánchez wants to see people of color thrive in Chicago’s arts communities. She explains through Vocalo’s “Chi Sounds Like” series.
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The Rundown: Preserving the cultural significance of Chicago’s Uptown
Hac Tran works to preserve the cultural identity of Asia on Argyle. He tells his story through Vocalo’s “Chi Sounds Like” series.
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The Rundown: Coffee, hip-hop, and mental health
Special thanks to Vocalo and its series “Chi Sounds Like”: We meet Christopher LeMark who works to destigmatize mental health struggles.
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In honor of Dia de Muertos, a sonic ofrenda
Listen to a sonic ofrenda from our sister station Vocalo.
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Traveling parties are part of a queer Chicago culture of partying as resistance
Starting in the 1980s, Executive Sweet was a traveling party that focused on Black lesbians. Two of its longtime organizers say they aren’t finished yet.
