Meet the co-author of Journey for Justice: The Life of Larry Itliong, Gayle Romasanta in this social justice-driven family program from the Filipino American Historical Society of Chicago. The children’s book tells the story of Larry Itliong's lifelong fight for a farm workers union, and the birth of one of the most significant American social movements in history. The event also includes performances from Philippine American Cultural Foundation Performing Arts and food from local Filipino-American restaurants.
There are two days to participate:
At Jane Addams Hull-House Museum
800 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60607
October 11th, 2019 | 5:00-8:00 pm
Suggested Donation: $5
This program is a part of Inherit Chicago, a month-long festival of intercultural art, ideas and performance at neighborhood heritage institutions, sponsored by the Chicago Cultural Alliance. It is the first and only intercultural festival that highlights the rich diversity across the city’s neighborhoods, and promotes cultural and community understanding.
Co-Sponsors: Filipino American Historical Society of Chicago, Jane Addams Hull-House Museum, UIC Global Asian Studies & CIRCA Pintig
