Monthly Archives: July 2012
Shakespeare in the Park
A brand new, free theater event is coming to Lawndale this summer. On Sunday, August 5 at 4p.m., Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks will present ‘The Taming of the Shrew’… Read more
Verizon Calls for Latina Leaders
Verizon Wireless announced a call for nominations for the Verizon Latino Business Series’ Nueva Latina Estrella Award. The award recognizes the achievements of Latina women who demonstrate exceptional leadership and… Read more
Combatiendo el Estigma
Por: Celia Martínez El temor es con frecuencia un factor que determina la acción. Muchas veces, es mejor dejar el temor a un lado, especialmente cuando se trata de la… Read more
Celebrate Clark Street Festival Promotes Unity in Rogers Park
By: Carmen Lopez Celebrate Clark Street Festival brings peace and harmony to the Rogers Park neighborhood. However, it is the people behind the festival that allow this to happen. Ana… Read more
The Puerto Rican Arts Alliance’s Celebrates Latinos in Music
The Latinos in Music Film Program is presented by the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance (PRAA) featuring documentary-films highlighting the contributions of musical composers from Mexico and Puerto Rico. The outdoor… Read more
El Presidente Dominick Reconocido por la Fundación de Relaciones Humanas Italiana-Americana
El Presidente Larry Dominick fue reconocido por la Fundación de Relaciones Humanas Italiana Americana por su firme dedicación a la lucha contra los estereotipos y el racismo. El IAHRF presentó… Read more
Bud Light Partners with Acclaimed Chef Aarón Sánchez
This summer, Bud Light and acclaimed chef and TV host Aarón Sánchez are teaming up for a new national summer grilling campaign: “Amigos y Carne Asada.” Celebrating the time-honored Latino… Read more
NBA All-Star Isiah Thomas Inspires At-Risk Youth
Former Detroit Pistons Point Guard and NBA Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas joined forces with the Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) and Sheriff Tom Dart to share the secrets… Read more
Shakespeare en el Parque
Un totalmente nuevo teatro gratuito llega a Lawndale este verano. El domingo, 5 de agosto, a las 4 p.m., Chicago Shakespeare in los Parques presentará ‘La Fierecilla Domada’ en Douglas… Read more
The Shot that Brought Communism to Cuba
By: Nardini This year, on July 26th, marks the 59th anniversary of the failed attack on the Moncada barracks in Cuba. On July 26th of 1953, then lawyer Fidel Castro… Read more »