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Una Nueva Exposición de Arte Contemporáneo Eleva las Experiencias Latinxs

Una muestra significativa de arte intergeneracional que presenta DePaul Art Museum, celebra las contribuciones de los artistas latinxs que tienen lazos con Chicago.

Claire VoonFebruary 22, 2021

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Arts & Culture

New Contemporary Art Exhibit Uplifts Latinx Experiences

At the DePaul Art Museum, a major intergenerational art show celebrates the contributions of Latinx artists with ties to Chicago.

Claire VoonFebruary 18, 2021

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‘COVID Jungle’ Report Highlights Experiences of Manufacturing, Warehouse Workers Amid Pandemic

When Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued a stay-at-home order in March 2020, closing nonessential businesses and encouraging people to work from home, Little Village resident Estrella Hernandez continued to report to her temporary job at a west suburban warehouse.

Kristen ThometzFebruary 16, 2021

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Arts & Culture Visuals

Behind the Story with the Code-Switched Cast

Watch the director and cast of Code-Switched discuss their hit indie show about five South Asian friends in an exclusive event.

Diane Bou KhalilFebruary 16, 2021

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Grupo colaborativo del Sur de Chicago y su lucha contra la inseguridad alimentaria por medio de comidas que alimentan el alma

La red colaborativa Farm, Food, Familias (Rancho, Comida, Familias) trabaja con varios chefs para dar comida a las comunidades afroamericanas y latinas más necesitadas, tomando en consideración sus culturas culinarias

Chelsea VerstegenFebruary 16, 2021

Immigration Policy

How Chicago’s New Welcoming City Ordinance Will Protect Immigrants

Alderman Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez representing Chicago’s 33rd Ward speaks about Chicago as a Sanctuary City and it’s new Welcoming City Ordinance, which provides expanded protections to immigrants.

Diane Bou KhalilFebruary 10, 2021

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The South Side Mutual Aid Group Fighting Food Insecurity with Meals that Feed the Soul

Farm, Food, Familias partners with diverse chefs to bring dishes with cultural specificity to Black and Latinx communities in need.

Chelsea VerstegenFebruary 10, 2021

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Líderes hispanos trabajan para sobrellevar el escepticismo sobre la vacuna del COVID-19

Activistas abordan las bajas tasas de vacunación en las comunidades latinas, mientras que enfrentan grandes dificultades, desde teorías conspirativas hasta la desconfianza en el gobierno.

Yilun ChengFebruary 8, 2021

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Latinx Community Leaders Work to Overcome COVID Vaccine Hesitancy

Activists are addressing low vaccination rates within Latinx communities, but they face major hurdles from conspiracy theories to distrust of the government.

Yilun ChengFebruary 3, 2021

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Ley ‘Un Nuevo Camino por Delante’ interrumpiría proceso de deportación en las cárceles

Un grupo de congresistas demócratas, liderado por el representante de Illinois, Jesús "Chuy" García, está renovando el impulso de una amplia legislación que desmantelaría muchos segmentos del llamado conducto de la prisión, a la deportación.

Carlos BallesterosFebruary 2, 2021

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