Roberto Valdez Jr.: Elevating Voices
Advocating for the rights and interests of the Hispanic-Latino community takes a village. Fostering partnerships creates a united front to […]
Martin Luther King Jr. And The Latino Community
As the country commemorates the life of Martin Luther King Jr.; his work in advancing the causes of African Americans
Celebrating New Year’s Eve, Latino-Style
As the clock strikes midnight to ring in the new year, you might see Latinos throughout Illinois doing their best
Recognizing Illinois’ Great Music History
JOLIET – “We want people to know that it exists, our museum exists, and we want to be inclusive of
‘Doubling Up’ Homelessness: An Invisible Crisis
CHICAGO — When South Side Chicago native Jose M. Muñoz was in his early 20s, every decision he made was
Puerto Rican Chicago in Tumultuous Times: A Review of the MCA’s entre horizontes
In the past year, Chicago has made international news as asylum seekers from Ukraine and Venezuela desperately seek refuge in
Private organizations assist migrants despite opposition from residents
Outside a Chicago police station in the Belmont-Cragin neighborhood on the City’s west side, 43-year-old Colombian migrant Kanes Barros stood
Latina artist reshapes the face of resistance
“There is beauty everywhere, even beyond that border wall,” says artist Patricia Perez, 43, a second-generation Latina of Guatemalan and Puerto Rican heritage.
CT Big Brother, Little Brother Featured in Macy’s Holiday Campaign
When Ocean Medina, 11, and Joe DeLutrie, 52, first met through the Big Brothers Big Sisters of CT mentorship program,
Jefferson Park volunteers host English classes and provide resources to migrants
A Northwest side non-profit community organization expanded their mutual aid efforts to migrants by creating English language courses for the
Brighton Park Residents Vent Support, Opposition and Frustration at Community Meeting on Migrant Encampment
Neighbors divided on city’s plan for a winterized “Base Camp” shelter at 38th Street and California Avenue
