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Social and community context includes key issues such as cohesion within a community, civic participation, discrimination, conditions in the workplace, and incarceration. These issues can make it difficult or impossible for people to prepare for and respond to an emergency to the best of their abilities.

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Santiago among 4 Latinas making an impact in Meriden

State Rep. Hilda E. Santiago, D-Meriden, said serving people and working in state government is her biggest passion. Her involvement in local government […]

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Afro-Latinas stress the complexity of their roots

The first time DePaul junior, Ariana Collazo heard of an Afro-Latina individual in school was last year during her Afro

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Massiel Abramson and “The Power of Our Narratives”

During the entirety of the COVID-19 pandemic, Latinos, in particular, have suffered and faced disproportional health and economic impacts. For

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WBEZ and Illinois Latino News Announce New Community Engagement Partnership in Chicago

WBEZ Chicago and Illinois Latino News (ILLN) are proud to announce a new partnership in best serving the public. The

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Mixed Emotions Over City Landmark Designation Of Little Village Arch

After 31 years of the Little Village Arch serving as a symbol of the Mexican community in Chicago, the two-story

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Dominicans in Meriden honor Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia

The Dominican community of Meriden celebrated Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia — Our Lady of Altagracia — the “protector of the Dominican

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Illinois Latino News announces the launch of ILLN Opinion+

Illinois Latino News (ILLN) announces the launch of ILLN Opinion+, a monthly series that invites community leaders to showcase their

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Día de los Reyes closes the holiday season

Many Latinos in Illinois are excitedly waiting for Día de los Reyes, Three Kings Day, the closing event of the