SUMMARY
The Trump administration’s immigration crackdown has ignited protests nationwide. It has also galvanized grassroots artists and community organizations. Jeffrey Brown reports from Chicago, where artists have been at the center of the movement, using their skills and resources as part of organized dissent. It's part of our series, Art in Action, as part of our CANVAS coverage.
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WARM-UP QUESTIONS
- When did ICE raids start to take place in Chicago?
- Who are some of the artists featured in the story?
- What are some of the immigration-related art activities that community members of Pilsen Arts and Community House taken part in?
- Why did community members at Pilsen Arts and Community House decide to take part in protest art?
- How has Femdot chosen to use his art to communicate his thoughts about immigration? Why does he feel it's important to connect with other members of his community?
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
"I think there is a tendency for people to think about the arts as something that doesn't happen in our everyday life," said Melita Morales, art professor. Can you think of arts (i.e. murals, music, etc.) that you interact with in your daily life?
Media literacy: Why do you think the News Hour decided to include the following graphic at the end of the story? How many residents are there in total in Chicago?
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