Told at the Hideout in Chicago on Friday, October 19, 2019 for the Lit & Luz Festival. The program featured live stories about movement: migration, action, and social change. Featuring Rafael Robles (one of the first DACA recipients), LL.M. Sandy Choreno (Efecto Violeta), Monse Gaytan (DACAmentation), and famed storyteller Nestor "the boss" Gomez.

In partnership with Northeastern Illinois University’s DACAmentation, the Hideout, and the Mexican Consulate of Chicago


Rafael Robles

Rafael is a Mexican born designer whose work experience spans many different scales and mediums, including architectural design, urban planning, graphics and branding, and business strategy. He currently practices at Doblin and is a co-founder of Duo, a Chicago non-profit that helps communities through physical innovation. He volunteers with the National Immigrant Justice Center and has been a spokesman for the office of Senator Dick Durbin. Robles is a strong advocate for human rights and was one of the first recipients of DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals).

Rafael Robles es un diseñador nacido en México cuyos intereses y trabajos atraviesan distintas escalas y medios, que incluyen desde diseño arquitectónico hasta planeación urbana, identidad visual, branding y estrategias de negocio. Actualmente forma parte de Doblin y es cofundador de Duo, una organización sin fines de lucro que apoya a diversas comunidades de Chicago. Es voluntario del National Immigrant Justice Center y ha sido vocero para la oficina del Senador Durbin. Robles es también defensor de los derechos humanos y fue una de las primeras personas en recibir el DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals).

Lit & Luz Migration Storytelling: Rafael Robles

Told at the Hideout in Chicago on Friday, October 19, 2019 for the Lit & Luz Festival. The program featured live stories about movement: migration, action, and social change. Featuring Rafael Robles (one of the first DACA recipients), LL.M. Sandy Choreno (Efecto Violeta), Monse Gaytan (DACAmentation), and famed storyteller Nestor "the boss" Gomez.

In partnership with Northeastern Illinois University’s DACAmentation, the Hideout, and the Mexican Consulate of Chicago

Nestor “the Boss” Gomez

Was born in Guatemala and came to Chicago Undocumented in the mid 80’s. He told his first story at a Moth story slam to get over the stuttering that plagued his childhood, since then he has won more than 60 Moth Slams. Nestor also created, host, produce and curates his own storytelling show 80 Minutes Around the World a show that features the stories of Immigrants and refugees from different parts of the world, their descendant and allies.  80 Minutes Around the World is also available as a Podcast. Nestor also published a collection of stories detailing his experiences driving for ride sharing title “Your Driver Has Arrived.” To listen and subscribe to the podcast, to buy his book and to learn more about Nestor visit his website Nestorgomezstoryteller.com
 
Nacio en Guatemala y viajo a Chicago sin documentos a mediados de los 80. Nestor conto su primer relato en un evento de la Moth para poder vencer la tartamudez que atormendot su niñez, desde entonces a ganado mas de 60 competencias de la Moth. Nestor es el creador, director y anfitrion de su propio programa de relatos 80 minutos alrededor del mundo en que se relatan las historias de Immigrantes y refugiados de diferentes partes del mundo, ademas de los relatos de sus descendientes y aliados. 80 minutos alreadedor del mundo tambien esta disponible come Podcast. Nestor publico un libro sobre sus experiencias conducinendo para Uber y Lytf titulado "Your Driver Has Arrived". Para escuchar y subscribirse al programa y para aprender aun mas sobre Nestor por favor de visitar la pagina de internet Nestorgomezstoryteller.com

Lit & Luz Migration Storytelling: Nestor “the Boss” Gomez

Told at the Hideout in Chicago on Friday, October 19, 2019 for the Lit & Luz Festival. The program featured live stories about movement: migration, action, and social change. Featuring Rafael Robles (one of the first DACA recipients), LL.M. Sandy Choreno (Efecto Violeta), Monse Gaytan (DACAmentation), and famed storyteller Nestor "the boss" Gomez.

In partnership with Northeastern Illinois University’s DACAmentation, the Hideout, and the Mexican Consulate of Chicago

A defender of human rights and political activist, Sandy Choreño holds a master’s degree in law from the Universidad Iberoamericana of Mexico City. She handles communication for nonprofits from a gendered perspective as well as fights for social justice for migrants, people with disabilities, and women. Choreño was the first migrant candidate to run for election to the Congress of Mexico City.

Lit & Luz Migration Storytelling: Sandy Choreño

Told at the Hideout in Chicago on Friday, October 19, 2019 for the Lit & Luz Festival. The program featured live stories about movement: migration, action, and social change. Featuring Rafael Robles (one of the first DACA recipients), LL.M. Sandy Choreno (Efecto Violeta), Monse Gaytan (DACAmentation), and famed storyteller Nestor "the boss" Gomez.

In partnership with Northeastern Illinois University’s DACAmentation, the Hideout, and the Mexican Consulate of Chicago

Monzerrath Gaytan is a graduate of Northeastern Illinois University. She is currently supporting low-income students in planning their post-secondary pathways at Chicago Public Schools. Before Monzerrath joined CPS, her study focus was in communication with a minor in journalism. She had to part ways from her desired career as a result of her legal status as a DREAMer.

Lit & Luz Migration Storytelling: Monse Gaytan

Aileen Ocana de Univision entrevista al profesor Héctor García Chávez, Asociado Artístico y miembro del concejo del Lit and Luz Festival, sobre la siguiente edición del festival, que se llevará a cabo del 1 al 6 de noviembre.

La entrevista fue originalmente transmitida en las siguientes estaciones:
“La Que Buena” 105.1-FM 
“Amor” 106.7- FM 
“Latino Mix” 93.5- FM
 “TUDN” 1200AM

Univision's Aileen Ocano interviews Lit & Luz Artistic Associate and MAKE Board Member, Prof. Héctor García Chávez about the upcoming Lit & Luz Festival, November 1-6!

This interview originally aired on these stations: 
 “La Que Buena” 105.1-FM 
“Amor” 106.7- FM 
“Latino Mix” 93.5- FM
 “TUDN” 1200AM

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