Cycling x Solidarity's latest mutual aid effort takes cyclists on group rides through Pilsen and other neighborhoods to buy out tamale vendors so they can stay home as ICE agents swarm the city. They pass out the food to people in need.
  • crank0271@lemmy.worldEnglish
    20·
    3 days ago

    Next week: the street price of tamales has shot up as enterprising cyclists have cornered the market and are selling tamales with no competition.

    (That’s just a sarcastic, cynical take. But seriously, good of these Chicagoans to help support their neighbors and keep them safe.)

  • TranscendentalEmpire@lemmy.todayEnglish
    15·
    3 days ago

    Cycling x Solidarity’s rides benefit vendors of all types, including those who sell tamales, elotes and tortas throughout Pilsen, Hermosa and Little Village.

    I’m okay with tamales, they’re good but I wouldn’t really want more than a couple. However, buying out a torta vendor would be dangerous for me, I don’t think I’d trust myself around a basket full of torta.