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Chicago to Host National Latino Congreso: The Gate, May 7, 2012; Gathered at Pilsen’s Casa Michoacán, leaders of local Latino-serving nonprofits kicked off registration for the sixth annual National Latino Congreso, convening in Chicago for the first…
A Great Museum Grows in Pilsen: Alejandro Escalona, May 5, 2012; Throughout the years, the National Museum of Mexican Art has shown an independent and critical vision. In 2010, an exhibit about the shocking number of women murdered in Mexico’s northern city…
Princess Closet wins 2012 Purple Dress Award: Maria Davalos, May 2, 2012; DONATEMYDRESS.ORG ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF ITS 2012 PURPLE DRESS AWARDS
Otro Primero de Mayo en Chicago: Francisco Pina, May 1, 2012; Se vuelve a las calles otra vez y los inmigrantes no marcharan solos, pues el Movimiento Ocupa en todo el mundo ha decidió salir a las calles también. Ya veremos en dónde…
Gads Hill Youth Selected as Gates Millennium Scholarship: Megan Aebi, Apr 27, 2012; Nora Castrejon, Pilsen Native, To Receive Competitive National Scholarship
Stop gang violence that killed Aliyah: Alejandro Escalona, Apr 7, 2012, make a comment; Political, religious and community leaders haven’t staged large, public events demanding that the gang violence be stopped.
Little Village Celebrates First Latin@ Theatre Festival: Katie Zien, Apr 2, 2012, make a comment; This summer’s theatre season brings together a variety of talents and commitments to providing thought-provoking and innovative theatre for audiences in Little Village.
Museo de arte mexicano celebra 25 años: Alejandro Escalona, Apr 2, 2012; A través de los años, el Museo Nacional de Arte Mexicano se ha caracterizado por presentar una visión independiente y, en ocasiones, crítica. Tortolero relató que…
Pilsen Artist Lives on in His Murals: ALEJANDRO ESCALONA, Mar 29, 2012; Mendoza’s murals grace the walls of the 18th Street Pink Line L stop; the Orozco Community Academy, named after the Mexican muralist, and the YMCA in South Chicago.
Las mujeres y el Seguro Social: mayra salazar, Mar 27, 2012, make a comment; Marzo es el mes de la Historia de la mujer — un tiempo para enfocarse no solo en el pasado, pero en los retos que las mujeres continúan enfrentado en el siglo 21.
Women and Social Security: mayra salazar, Mar 27, 2012, make a comment; The best place to begin is by knowing what you can expect to receive from Social Security, and how much more you are likely to need.
The Way Forward in a Poem by Muhammad Ali: Dan Hanrahan, Jan 26, 2012; The author contemplates the wisdom found in a brief poem spoken by boxing champion Muhammad Ali and the guidance it offers us, as our world finds itself at a crossroads.
Mujer y violencia.: Stephanie Manríquez, Jan 4, 2012; Vivimos bajo las reglas y las normas sociales que se nos han impuesto mucho antes de nuestro nacimiento, determinadas de acuerdo al sexo. Romper dichas normas pueden ocasionar todo tipo de juicios…
A Christmas in Pilsen with GPEDA: The Pilsen portal, Dec 22, 2011; 5 key business owners emerged as pioneers in executing the laborious efforts of forming such a group; Mark Sussman from Chicago Fine Tailoring and Vogue Fabrics, Monica Henao from Efebina’s…
Uniting Back of the Yards: One Neighborhood, One Ward!: By Mayra López, Dec 6, 2011; For the past decades, the community has faced numerous challenges that hinder progress in the area. The instability of employment, lack of access to quality education, foreclosure crisis, and…
Chicago Treasurer: Money Minute Housing Fraud: City Treasurer Stephanie D. Neely, Nov 21, 2011, make a comment; Chicago Treasurer's Money Minute
El poder de los números: latinos son segunda minoría en Chicago: Gerardo Cárdenas, Nov 14, 2011; De los 12.8 millones de habitantes de Illinois, ya oficialmente más de dos millones (2, 027,578) son latinos, constituyendo el 16 por ciento del total poblacional. Los afroamericanos han…
FREE Contractor Training Program...Join Today!!! Open to ALL: Aug 24, 2011; HACIA in supportive partnership with other Agencies and Associations bring you the Contractor Training Program. Learn construction business best practices, project management skills, HR skills, FREE…
Agenda latina: redefinir prioridades: Por Gerardo Cárdenas, Aug 11, 2011; La firma del Dream Act de Illinois el 1 de agosto pasado en la secundaria Benito Juárez constituye no sólo un paso histórico en términos del complejo progreso de reforma…
Inmigrantes de Chicago apoyan la Caravana por la paz: Febronio Zatarain y Raul Dorantes, Jun 26, 2011; Javier Sicilia, al igual que muchos otros padres, no se quedó callado ante la incapacidad del Estado mexicano para investigar y aclarar los crímenes de que ha sido objeto la sociedad…
La posibilidad de un nuevo estado: Baja Arizona: Fernando Olszanski, Jun 10, 2011; Las tensiones políticas se ven claramente en el intento de asesinato de la demócrata Gabrielle Gifford en la ciudad de Tucson, nadie discute la culpabilidad exclusiva del…
The Secretary of War: Antonio Rosas-Landa, @arosaslandam, May 24, 2011; Controversy always surrounds Mr. Rumsfeld. His presence brings a wide range of reactions. Whether we talk about his extensive career in public service with the US Government, or about the failed…