Gentrification has been a major topic the past few years. Today's guest - Hilario Dominguez - is actively involved in the battle against this phenomenon in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood. Our topics of discussion vary, but include:
Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood: origins & history of Latinos in the area
Breaking down gentrification and the way it is happening in Chicago
How politics has played a role in Pilsen's gentrification agenda
Cook County tax assessor reporting wrong assessments in the area
Casa Aztlan: How it was a part of the community and what happened
New developments and combating the 21% affordable housing mandate
Support Hilario Dominguez at the following links:
http://resurrectionproject.org/ & www.facebook.com/theresurrectionproject
Hosted by Christian, Vfig, & Nati
Twitter/IG/FB: @LaVerdadLtd
Music Credit: Elias O. Sepulveda (Programming, Percussion, Piano, Bass) & Gilbert Arzuaga (Saxophones)
#Chicago #Gentrification #Pilsen #Latinos #Mexicans #Chicanos #CasaAztlan #TheResurrectionProject #HilarioDominguez
