Ochin Pakhi ("Unknown Bird" in Bengali) is a Chicago-based Bengali folk band that performs ecstatic songs and dances from India and Bangladesh. They create original arrangements of traditional Bengali songs, drawing from a repertoire of Baul, Fakiri, Bhatiyali, Jhumur, Murshidi, Bangla Qawwali, Nazrulgeeti, and Rabindrasangeet genres. Through music, they strive to spread joy, dispel differences, […]

Radical Self-Love as Revolutionary Practice In this session, Shiree Teng will guide us in exploring **radical self-love as a revolutionary practice** essential for freedom and liberation. We will examine why self-love is crucial to ending gender-based violence, recognizing that we cannot simply "serve" our way to justice. Participants will also learn to **embrace both grief […]

Breaking the Silence: Indigenous Voices in the Illinois Anti-Violence Movement will feature a powerful panel of Indigenous advocates and preventionists who are leading the charge in addressing violence in their communities. In this session, panelists will share their personal journeys, the unique challenges faced by Indigenous communities, and the importance of Indigenous leadership in anti-violence […]