ARISING: Grassroots Women of Color Taking Political Power

Recent years have seen a wave of Black, Latina, and Asian women arising from grassroots and radical activism – rather than through conventional political party circles – and creating historic legislation and policy for greater equity and social justice. Join us for a discussion about the changing political landscape, race, class, and gender, and what this means for the future of politics.

Delia Ramírez, Congresswoman for the 3rd District of Illinois, a Guatemalan American who is the first Latina to represent the Midwest in Congress

Lakesia Collins, State Representative for the 9th District in the Illinois House, covering North Lawndale, the Near West Side, and Old Town

Josina Morita, Cook County Commissioner for the 13th District, the first Asian American woman on the Cook County Board

Lilian Jiménez, State Representative for the 4th District in the Illinois House, a Puerto Rican and Mexican woman to represent Humboldt Park and the Near Northwest Side

This event is free and open to the public.