Chicago Humanities Festival at Lake Forest College
Oct 2021
28
Racism and the Built Environment Panel investigating the General Iron recycling facility move from Lincoln Park neighborhood to the Southwest side of Chicago. Hosted by Professor Brian McCammack, Chicago activists, educators, and writers join this conversation investigating the issues involved in this controversial construction project.
Racism and environmental justice panel with activists
who fought General Iron’s move from Lincoln Park to the Southeast side of Chicago
Thursday October 28 | 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Remote Panel Discussion. Contact Ryan Walters (rwalters@lakeforest.edu) for Zoom link.
Professor Brian McCammack leads a remote panel discussion with activists from Chicago’s 10th ward who protested the move of the metal shredding facility operated by General Iron from Lincoln Park to the Southeast side of Chicago. Includes panelists Breanna Bertacchi and Oscar Sanchez who went on a month-long hunger strike to protest the move.
Panelists:
- Breanna Bertaccchi
- Oscar Sanchez
- Crys Guerrra
- Audrey Harding
On Campus Accessibility Accommodations:
Contact Kirsten Schramm at 847-735-5167 or kschramm@lakeforest.edu at least 72 hours in advance.
