La Ventanita: Uniting Conservative Mothers and Liberal Daughters
When Northwestern theater and creative writing junior Lux Vargas wrote and brought to life La Ventanita, she created a space […]
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
Empowering Citizens in Illinois: How Community Television Strengthens Democratic Voices
The 50 is a four-year multimedia project in which the Fulcrum visits different communities across all 50 states to learn
A Place for Women of Color: Woman Made Gallery
While the Trump administration seeks to erase places for those with historically marginalized identities, Woman Made Gallery offers more than
Evanston’s Camp Kuumba Gives Underrepresented Kids an Opportunity to Explore New Pathways
Summer camps in Evanston, Illinois — a quiet suburb just north of Chicago — usually consist of an array of
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
Local News Outlets Begin Next Phase of Engagement Reporting in Berwyn
College-aged journalists to help local newsrooms fill gaps in coverage of underreported communities with rigorously reported stories that uplift solutions and common ground.
Latinos In Rogers Park Share Why They Are Motivated to Vote
“Voting is a way to voice concerns about issues like immigration, healthcare, and education,” he said. It’s also a chance to support candidates who prioritize equity and representation for all communities.”
‘We can’t lose hope’: A Pilsen Mother’s Mission to Save Monarch Butterflies
“I want my grandchildren to know about the monarch butterflies,” Claudia Galeno-Sanchez said.
Complicating The Narrative On Health Care For Undocumented Immigrants
Editor’s Notes: In healthcare, equity — the notion that everyone should have a fair opportunity to attain their full health