Ari Mejia
Producer, Audio & Community Storytelling, Vocalo

Stories by Ari Mejia
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.
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.
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.
In honor of Dia de Muertos, a sonic ofrenda
Listen to a sonic ofrenda from our sister station Vocalo.
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.