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AfroFuturism, Inventors, and Harold Washington’s Legacy at BLUE1647

Chicago Talks, December 7, 2014

BLUE1647 is a local hacker space, meeting place and tech incubator located in Pilsen. From AfroFuturism to Latino policy forum and creative cyphering, they offer a menu of interesting events.

At the “Harold Washington Speaks: Justice for All” event on Dec. 17, some of Chicago’s young leaders will remember Mayor Washington and consider how to move forward with progressive ideas for Chicago today.

Here are other events being held at BLUE1647.

  • Dec. 7th: AfroFuturism849 screening and discussion (4p-6p).
  • Dec. 10th: Change IL and the Latino Policy Forum 75-100; AV needed (9:30a-11:30a).
  • Dec. 12th: Azure/The Adam & Eve Theory Book Signing Event (7p-9p).
  • Dec. 13th: CREATIVE CYPHER Event (5:30p-9p).
  • Dec. 17th: Harold Washington Speaks: Justice for all. (6-8p.m.).
  • Dec. 18th: Haitian-American Professional Network (6:30-9 p.m.).
  • Dec. 20th: Chicago Inventors Organization: 2015 Pitch Contest Kickoff/Holiday Party (10a-1p).

 

 

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