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Jesus walks on Good Friday in Pilsen

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Jesus walked with his crown of thorns on Good Friday in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood. The predominantly Mexican community has held an annual Via Crucis, or Living Way of the Cross since 1977. The reenactment of Jesus’ crucifixion drew thousands of residents as the procession went down 18th Street. I was one of them and share... Read more »
By Teresa Puente,
April 6, 2012 at 5:46 pm
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Latino Book & Family Festival in Cicero this weekend

Latino Book & Family Festival in Cicero this weekend
The Latino Book & Family Festival is taking place this weekend in Cicero. The 13th annual festival, presented by actor Edward James Olmos, will feature dozens of authors, educational workshops, book signings, poetry readings, children’s events, live entertainment and exhibitor booths. The event will be at Unity school, 2100 S. Laramie Ave., and is free... Read more »
By Teresa Puente,
March 31, 2012 at 8:23 am
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Arizona immigration documentary showing in Chicago

Arizona immigration documentary showing in Chicago
A documentary about Arizona’s controversial immigration law called “SB1070 Los Rostros,” or “SB1070 The Faces” is playing in Chicago on the below dates. The director of the film, Renato Avalos, along with activist Linda Herrera, will speak about the impact of that law in that state. Friday, March 30 7 p.m. Casa Guatemala/ Maya Essence... Read more »
By Teresa Puente,
March 30, 2012 at 4:35 pm
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Storify: Earthquake react from Chicago to Mexico

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By Teresa Puente,
March 20, 2012 at 3:28 pm
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The Pilsen Picasso: Francisco Mendoza, 1958-2012

The Pilsen Picasso: Francisco Mendoza, 1958-2012
Francisco Mendoza, 53, an artist and a teacher, left his mark in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood. Every day thousands walk by his murals at the 18th Street Pink Line “L” stop. His mosaic murals grace Orozco Community Academy in Pilsen. Among his many other works is a mural at the YMCA in South Chicago, the neighborhood... Read more »
By Teresa Puente,
March 17, 2012 at 11:37 am
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March Madness: Kansas' Rodriguez taunted about green card

March Madness: Kansas' Rodriguez taunted about green card
It’s March Madness and sports fans are focused on college basketball. But racism reared its ugly head Thursday when some in the Southern Mississippi band insulted Kansas State player Angel Rodriguez. “Where’s your green card?” they chanted. It’s racist for them to assume just because he is Latino that he has or needs a green... Read more »
By Teresa Puente,
March 16, 2012 at 10:42 am
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Rev. Jesse Jackson speaks out against Alabama's immigration law

Rev. Jesse Jackson speaks out against Alabama's immigration law
As voters go to the polls today in Alabama, a new civil rights movement is brewing the southern state that passed one of the strictest immigration laws in the nation last year. The Rev. Jesse Jackson has openly criticized the immigration law as “disgraceful and unnecessary,” according to CBS8 News in Montgomery. Rev. Jackson was... Read more »
By Teresa Puente,
March 13, 2012 at 2:03 pm
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¡Que viva Lila Downs!

¡Que viva Lila Downs!
Lila Downs delivered a performance de coraz‪ó‬n, or from the heart, Saturday night at the Congress Theater in Chicago. Downs is on tour with her new album Pecados y Milagros or Sins and Miracles. A standout song from the album is “Pecadora.”  The song has notes of ska, klezmer and rap with lyrics in Spanish... Read more »
By Teresa Puente,
March 5, 2012 at 12:31 pm
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Time magazine "Yo Decido" issue gets it right and wrong

Time magazine "Yo Decido" issue gets it right and wrong
The latest issue of Time magazine has the first Spanish-language headline in the publication’s history – “Yo decido” or “I decide.” It is followed by, “Why Latinos will pick the next president.” The focus of the cover story is on the potential impact of the Latino vote in the upcoming presidential election. Republicans are alienating... Read more »
By Teresa Puente,
February 28, 2012 at 11:27 am
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Teatro Luna's new play "Crossed" explores immigration

Teatro Luna's new play "Crossed" explores immigration
Teatro Luna, Chicago’s All-Latina Theatre Company, is performing a new play, “Crossed,” in a new home in the Live Bait Theater on the North Side. They have new creative leadership and many new cast members but the play, first workshopped last year under trying circumstances, still lives up to the old spirit of the company... Read more »
By Teresa Puente,
February 24, 2012 at 10:53 am
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