Monthly Archives: July 2015
Inaugural Mariachi and Folklorico Festival Breaks Record
Caption by Ashmar Mandou Photos by Fernando Chavarria Thousands of music lovers converged onto the Jay Pritzker Pavilion Sunday afternoon for the inaugural Chicago International Mariachi and Folklorico Festival, presented… Read more
Teams from Conflict Regions Find Peace through Soccer
Chicago KICS Cup organizers officially welcomed youth soccer teams from Israel, Palestine and Pakistan, that have joined the growing number of international and regional teams registered for the 2nd Annual… Read more
Dream Comes True for Aspiring Entrepreneur Thanks to Illinois Lottery Win
“When I realized I won a quarter of a million dollars, I started planning how I will start my own graphic design business. I’m so excited to be able to… Read more
Puerto Rico: Tipping Point of a Debt Time Bomb?
by Daniel Nardini Puerto Rican Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla had to say it—Puerto Rico is not only broke but that it cannot at this time pay off its $37 billion… Read more
Bolivian Artist to Make English Debut
By: Ashmar Mandou Entering the music industry was a natural progression for Bolivian musician Ignacio Val, whose family hails from a musical background. “My first memories of music were of… Read more
Full of Pride
Caption by Ashmar Mandou Love. Equality. Peace. Joy. All words spoken and felt at this year’s Chicago Pride Parade by all parade goers and supporters who helped kick-off a special… Read more
U.S. Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Case Challenging Mandatory Union Fees from Gov’t Workers
The U.S. Supreme Court announced Tuesday morning that it will hear a case challenging mandatory union fees paid by government workers, Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association. This landmark case has… Read more
City Unveils New Carver Park Teen Center
Last Saturday, June 27, Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Congresswoman Robin Kelly and the Chicago Park District unveiled the new Carver Park Teen Center which was made possible by a grant from… Read more
Artista Boliviano Hace su Debut en Inglés
Por: Ashmar Mandou Entrar a la industria de la música fue algo natural para el músico boliviano Ignacio Val, cuya familia tiene raíces musicales. “Mis primeros recuerdos de la música… Read more
Stand Watie: The Last Confederate General
by Daniel Nardini Born on December 12, 1806, Stand Watie (also known as Standhope Watie) was a Cherokee Native American. He was one of the original signers of the Treaty… Read more »