Nina Sánchez liberates her community through creativity
Nina Sánchez wants institutions in Chicago’s arts community to evolve into places where people of color can thrive. Sánchez is an anti-racism organizer and the owner of 51st Ward Books, a bilingual, social justice-centered bookshop for children. In this profile from our sister station Vocalo and its “Chi Sounds Like” series, Sánchez discusses her work, growing up in Pilsen, and why creativity is essential in community.
More From
The Rundown: Chicago News Podcast
Nina Sánchez liberates her community through creativity
Nina Sánchez wants institutions in Chicago’s arts community to evolve into places where people of color can thrive. Sánchez is an anti-racism organizer and the owner of 51st Ward Books, a bilingual, social justice-centered bookshop for children. In this profile from our sister station Vocalo and its “Chi Sounds Like” series, Sánchez discusses her work, growing up in Pilsen, and why creativity is essential in community.