Storytelling Workshop: We’re Not Going Anywhere

From Maria Acosta: People can change their minds. Lies can be unlearned, because change comes from within. Fabricating fear to scapegoat and wield control is Humanity 101. This community is grappling with unlearning inherited lies. Not all heroes wear capes, and in this community, it’s the neighbors. Their ancestors gave up their culture to side with power. Now their descendants are doing the thing their ancestors feared most: building solidarity, taking responsibility and stepping up.

This segment was produced by Maria Acosta for Vocalo’s Winter 2023 Storytelling Workshop. Vocalo’s quarterly Storytelling Workshop took place this winter with eight segments produced by community storytellers, uplifting the voices of individuals who add to the rich cultural diversity of Chicago. It was edited by Ari Mejia. More information can be found at www.vocalo.org/storytelling-workshop.