Meet Changosnakedog, a bilingual, intergenerational puppetering trio. They are part of a community of local Latino puppeteers and performers working to bring multilingual, family-friendly content to the Chicago-area arts scene.
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Intergenerational Relationships
Artist Zahra Baker came up in “a system of care” before the HIV/AIDS epidemic decimated communities. With health crises and cultural shifts disproportionately affecting Black, queer Chicagoans, Baker says forming lasting relationships is crucial now more than ever.
Changosnakedog uses puppets, music and multiple languages to connect people across languages and generations. Founder Otto Anzures Dadda speaks on the group’s mission.
Dominic Pacyga, an urban historian and author, has researched immigration history for decades. As ICE raids hit local communities, he sees parallels to how different groups have mobilized around a common cause.
The Inner-City Muslim Action Network’s Green ReEntry program brings younger people and elders together for mentorship and community care after prison. Chief Executive Director Alia Bilal discusses how leaders blend spirituality, justice, healing and community organizing to support people.
Whether it’s through outreach or mentorship, many are eager to connect across age groups and pass down their knowledge and wisdom.
Near West Side grocery shoppers describe how intergenerational ties are shifting — from church pews to chosen families — and what younger people are carrying forward on the South and West sides.