Latino Fashion Week: Kick-Off Event
Latino Fashion Week was celebrated with the sounds of salsa and cumbia at Block 37 on State Street. The theme of the night was, “Made by Latinos for everyone.” A unique display of local and international designers showed off their unique, contemporary and traditional designs that reflect Latino culture. The array of talent was refreshing […]
Latino theater company works to combat stereotypes
Twenty young adults stood in a circle smiling and laughing about their favorite toppings on hamburgers one late Friday afternoon, the regular routine for students in Latinos Progresando’s Teatro Americano after school program. Teachers Luis Crespo, 34, and Emmanuel Gutierrez, 23, both bring years of experience and expertise to Latinos Progresando‘s theater program, which aims to teach young Latinos how to perform stories that express […]
CAN TV: ‘The Latino Agenda: Our Next 10 Years’
At its 10th Annual Conference, the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation looks towards the Latino agenda of the next 10 years, including education, immigration, health and human services, and the economy. This event is presented by the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation and was televised and streamed live by CAN TV.
Latino Leaders Gather in Chicago Before NATO
While the rest of Chicago is focused on the NATO Summit, Latino leaders are reminding the community to get out the vote. They spoke at a crowded press conference Thursday during the National Latino Congreso, a gathering of Latino leaders from across the country held in Little Village. “Let’s not fool ourselves,” said Ald. Daniel […]
Affordable Alternative Student Housing in Pilsen
The Resurrection Project, a non-profit community development organization on the city’s Southwest Side, is building “La Casa,” a student-housing complex in the heart of Pilsen. According to project director Maria Bucio, La Casa, under construction at 1818 S. Paulina Street, was created to provide a dorm-like living space for students who otherwise might not have […]
Chicagoans Protest Arizona’s SB 1070 Immigration Law
Activists protested against Arizona’s immigration law SB 1070 outside the U.S Immigration Customs and Enforcement building in Chicago Thursday. Many community activists and religious leaders are worried the U.S. Supreme Court will uphold the controversial law that places tight restrictions on undocumented immigrants. The court heard arguments in the case this week and will rule […]
The Impact of Policies On Illinois Latinos
ILLCF Town Hall: The State of the State A panel of Illinois legislators including Sen. Christine Radogno, Rep. Mike Fortner, Governor Pat Quinn, and Senate President John Cullerton discuss the impact of future policies on the Latino community at a town hall meeting during the the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation’s conference on November 7, […]
The Heart and Soul of Pilsen: An Artist Stands Up for Hard-working Latinos
There is a lot of heart and soul painted onto the bricks that build Pilsen. Local artist Jeff Zimmermann’s four large-scale murals in a two-block span between 19th and Cullerton streets may not be the only works of art that color the neighborhood, but they stand out for their realism. When you look upon the […]
