Photo: Ariel Atkins In a world where politicians are continually ignoring their constituents, especially those who are people of color, community organizers Dorothy Holmes and Maria Hernandez have made their…
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Photo by Michael Coghlan Fandoms are a place of solace. A way for some to find relief, acceptance, peace or simply joy. The anime fandom, even based on the attendance…
Photo by WIll Letcher National coverage has talked a great deal about Chicago’s violence this past early August weekend, with the Tribune reporting that early Sunday 26 people were shot in separate…
Chicago, as an entity, is frequently asked to reason with and work through issues with the state government. The current administration has seen a lot of criticism on this front,…
With Chicago embroiled in its own Police Accountability issues noted in the death of Harith Augustus. Lightfoot’s campaign issued a statement afterward, reiterating her call for thorough investigation. “My condolences…
Last week Scapi Magazine had the chance to sit down with Mayoral Candidate Lori Lightfoot, the conversation centered around a few topics with her intentions as mayor of the city…
Clothing line 18th & Wood is a creative outlet for founders Jonathon Starzyk and Elena Saenz. Located on the very block it’s named after, in Pilsen, the store and overall…
In the early days of Scapi Radio, before revolutionizing our site and branding design, we sat down with motion artist and graphic designer Zach Harris of Birds & Kings Creative…
In the early 1980s the Chinese Mutual Aid Association was founded to help Vietnamese and ethnic Chinese refugees adjust to life in Chicago. The social services agency helped Chicago-area Chinese…
Carl Alexander, the founder of The Voic(ed) Project, stopped by Scapi Magazine to talk with Daniel and Maureen about the importance of giving voice to young black composers of classical…
Pictured above: What About Chicago?! recorded a live podcast episode with Pretty Pit Skill Share Cooperative at the Canvas Chicago office in January 2017/Photo: What About Chicago?! Ben Moroney and Rahim…
Photo: Mike Steele, September CoMISSIOn WIP Showing Links Hall recommends all art performed in its space do one thing: take risks. For nearly 40 years the studio space has continued the…