Chicago Protest: Thousands Rally Against Trump’s National Guard Deployment
CHICAGO — Thousands of demonstrators gathered Saturday afternoon in Chicago’s Gallery Plaza to protest the Trump administration’s deployment of the National Guard […]
How the Latino Medical Student Association Shaped My Journey
From the moment I first held a stethoscope, I felt the pull of pediatric medicine. Growing up in Chicago’s Northwest
Chicago’s DIY hardcore music scene, combating ICE through sound and solidarity
In late February, Chicago cold- a little over a month into Trump’s second term as president- a hundred or so
Angeles Ponpa Named Managing Editor of LNN Midwest
Ponpa leads coverage that amplifies Hispanic and Latino voices and explores the challenges and contributions of Latino communities across Illinois and Wisconsin
Berwyn Youth Programming Still Exists, Here Is How It Prevails in the Social Media Age
“Getting communication out to everyone in the Berwyn community is absolutely a challenge.”
Nemi Snacks: Going beyond the stereotypes
“When I entered the ‘ethnic aisle’ all of the brands I saw that were inspired by Latino culture were unfortunately based in stereotypes of Latinos”
Chicago’s ‘Colores Mexicanos’
“We had a garage sale with face masks, all handmade. And that was when the boom began.”
Atalia World: ‘Eres mágica’
“I look to inspire Latina women that are in the same position as me,” Marileenny Figuera
La Platería: from Taxco to Chicago
Sánchez’s family oversee the entire process, from when the silver is extracted from Taxco’s rich silver mines, to the design and manufacturing of the finished products.
Chicago death doula provides at-home, Spanish language services to Mexican American families
“No necesitas el lenguaje para tú enseñarle a otra persona que tú estás ahí, que ellos no están solos”, Bianchi said.
Promoting South American artisans and bringing Latinx culture to Chicago
“The skills to make these products have been passed down from generation to generation,” Vargas explained.
Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About a Terrible Monster
“It’s ultimately a story about friendship, discovering who you are, trying to understand who you are,” said Maydi Díaz.