The Poor People’s Army Hits the Ground Running In Chicago

Last weekend, a group of us from the Poor People’s Army - Leela, Nick, Galen, Tara, Cheri and Vince - made the 11-hour drive to Chicago from Philadelphia to meet with comrades and continue building people power on the ground. Although we were only there for a couple of days, the groundwork we were able to accomplish promises long-lasting revolutionary relationships. 

Our soldiers were hosted by the generous folks at The Fireplace, an intentional community center of artists, activists, and spiritual seekers. A beautiful home meant to foster community care and be a refuge for movement builders, we spoke with Sister Sharon on the movement history of Chicago and bonded over our individual journeys to the work. We greatly appreciate the kindness of the Fireplace and hope to be back soon! Continue reading.