Political Quotes

“I rise today to celebrate a creative designer, community cultivator, and artist--my constituent, Denise Ruiz. Denise is a queer Boricua from the Humboldt Park community of Chicago and is the founder and director of The Honeycomb Network, a community empowerment space proudly calling Barrio Boriken home. With over two decades of direct social service and educator experience, Denise has grown The Honeycomb Network to become a beloved community hub. In partnership with therapists, educators, artists, and community care providers of diverse backgrounds, The Honeycomb Network provides a hive for community to cowork, create, and sustain one another. Through healing workshops, a community library, cultural events, and beyond, the network has become a conduit for building community with our neighbors. I commend Denise and the entire network of artists, healers, and creators who have shared their talents with the community, and I wish them the best as they transition to new physical space in Denise's home, Puerto Rico. Gracias and congratulations to Denise.”