Sylvia Puente: Realigning Systems Of Inequality
Latinos play an essential role in shaping the U.S. economy. As one of the fastest-growing demographic groups in the country, […]
Latino Population Growing In The Suburbs, Buying More Homes But Continue To Face Hardship
Little Village, Humboldt Park, and Pilsen are just some neighborhoods that exemplify communities known for high-volume of Latinos. When asked
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
Dr. Carmen Ayala: A Legacy of Equity in Education
With plans to soon retire from her historic post as the first female Latina State Superintendent of Education, the Forum
Common Ground on Key Issues Among Latino And Black Voters in Chicago Mayoral Race
Early Voting in all 50 Wards opened Monday and the Chicago mayoral election is now less than two weeks away.
New Coalition Working To Meet The Needs of Newly Arrived Migrants
Earlier this month, the Illinois Latino Agenda (ILA) convened its first meeting of the “Welcome to Illinois” coalition. The purpose of
‘Great resignation?’ Not among Latino workers
September began with the yearly recognition of workers on Labor Day, a celebration of those whose labor keeps our economy
Vonderlack-Navarro & Mendez: improving access to equitable education
With over 12 percent of the students enrolled in Illinois public schools during the 2020-2021 school year considered English Language
Teacher Shortage Highlights Need for Bilingual Teachers and Dual Literacy in Illinois Classrooms
In the midst of a nationwide teacher shortage plaguing the country, studies show that the need for educators in Illinois