July 17, 2019
Lead organizer with Southwest Organizing Project, Imelda Salazar, recently received a Leaders for a New Chicago award from The Field Foundation for her work as a community activist. Photo Credit: Southwest Organizing Project
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SOUTH SIDE ACTIVIST HONORED WITH INAUGURAL LEADERS FOR A NEW CHICAGO AWARD
The Field Foundation recently announced the 14 recipients of its inaugural Leaders for a New Chicago award. One winner, Imelda Salazar is a long-time activist who first began advocating for the south side of Chicago as a community member and over time she emerged as a lead organizer for the Southwest Organizing Project (SWOP).