Oscar Sanchez

Oscar Sanchez is a long-time resident of the Southeast Side and a community organizer running for alderman of Chicago’s 10th ward, with experience working on community development, anti-violence, environmental justice, and education justice. During the General Iron Campaign he participated in a 30 day hunger strike.

“We can no longer just survive” Oscar Sanchez and the 10th Ward

Oscar Sanchez, Nisha Atalie · February 8, 2023

Former hunger striker and aldermanic candidate Oscar Sanchez talks about building sustainable futures, violence de-escalation, and facilitating community involvement on the Southeast Side.

How the Southeast Side Fought Environmental Racism—and Won

Carlos Enriquez, Oscar Sanchez · March 15, 2022

A major polluter was dead set on opening a metal shredding facility in the middle of a working class neighborhood on Chicago’s Southeast Side. It looked like a done deal until community resistance forced the city to prioritize people over profit.

“We can no longer just survive” Oscar Sanchez and the 10th Ward

How the Southeast Side Fought Environmental Racism—and Won

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