Jennifer Gutierrez: Building Villages To Help Raise Children
According to the U.S. Census, by 2030, Hispanic youth and other youth of color will make up more than half […]
James Murphy-Aguilú: Accomplishment is a group effort
According to the White House, approximately 40 Hispanic, Latino men and women have been confirmed as federal judges under President
Esther Corpuz: Serving Hard To Reach Populations
Earlier this year, Governor J.B. Pritzker was heavily criticized for limiting enrollment to two state-funded health insurance programs—some of the
Alejandra Ibanez: Culturally Competent Care
Across the U.S. and Illinois, COVID-related hospitalizations are up. Earlier this year, the Biden administration ended the public health emergency
Jorge Valdivia: Telling Authentic Stories
Diversity, equity, and inclusion allow broader perspectives to be integrated when developing new ideas, particularly in the performing arts. They
Iris Y. Martinez: Making The Justice System Accessible To All
Judicial process refers to the legal proceedings and actions taken in a court of law. It includes all the steps
Catalina Ramos Hernandez: Equitable access to organ transplants
There are over 100 thousand people waiting for transplants in the U.S., and 60 percent are from marginalized communities, according
Antonio Santos: Culturally Reflective Services
Black and Latino residents are three to four times more likely to be financially vulnerable than their white counterparts, according
Angelina Romero: The Importance of Shelter & Housing
With multi-unit dwellings giving way to single-unit homes, neighborhoods like Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Pilsen, La Villita, with a historic
Alderwoman Nicole Lee: Government Reflecting The Community
An expected bump in violent crime this summer has Chicago officials and community leaders rolling out strategies focused on public
Darion Crawford: Creating Safe Spaces
The South Side of Chicago in particular, saw an outburst of steel production during World War II that at one
Paula Gean: Rallying The Community To Help Immigrants
Woodlawn resident talks about helping immigrants coming to Chicago, women in tech, and her lived experience as an immigrant in the U.S.