John travels to middle America to learn about Chicago's Mexican and Puerto Rican communities and how they have transformed the city into Chicagolandia. There, he learns about the deep roots in activism and resistance these communities have displayed including the work at GPLXC

The queer, DACA-led southwest side group addresses community needs around food, health, and public space.

Over the last year, a series of murals have gone up in the Southwest Side neighborhood. Beauty is one aim. So are empowering young artists and celebrating Latino culture.