Yearly Archives: 2013
Protecting Women
By: Ashmar Mandou Marking an historic moment, Mujeres Latinas en Acción, with help from mothers, community activists, and legislators, held a celebratory press conference for the recent passage of the… Read more
La India, Ivy Queen to Perform at Congress Theater
Trailblazers in the music industry, La India “The Princess of Salsa,” and Ivy Queen, “The Queen of Reggaeton,” will unite to perform a special one-night only concert at the Congress… Read more
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Comes to Chicago
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is coming to Chicago. On Friday, March 15th, Oscar Mayer will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Wienermobile vehicle’s Hotdogger tradition with a day of games… Read more
Students Demand Reinstatement of Beloved Soccer Coach
By: Ashmar Mandou Students of Kennedy High School rallied Friday evening to demand the reinstatement of beloved soccer coach Keitel Thelemaque, who, according to students and parents, was ‘wrongfully’ let… Read more
Gift of Hope Hosts Spring Fashion Show
Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Donor Network teamed up with local fashion designers Evelyn Amador and Chicago Latino TV Host Yenia Herrera for the debut of Eva by Evelyn… Read more
Study: ‘Sexting’ is Not as Prevalent Amongst Latino Youth Compared to Other Minority Youths
A new study on the relatively new and popular x-rated way of communicating known as “sexting” appears not to be as popular among Latino youth. The study conducted by the… Read more
‘Sexual Health for Recently Migrated Latino Men Needs to Improve’
A new study based on in-depth interviews of rural Latino men in western Oregon finds that these men need sexual health services designed for their needs, including more male health… Read more
UNO Allows Teachers to Form Union
The Chicago Alliance of Charter School Teachers and Staff (Chicago ACTS) and the United Neighborhood Organization (UNO) announced an agreement that guarantees educators and staff at UNO schools the free… Read more
New Student-Based Budgeting Will Expand Control Over School Funds
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) announced Monday it will transition to a new student-based funding model next fiscal year, which will give principals greater flexibility to spend dollars on designing a… Read more
SSC to Hold CNA Open House
South Suburban College’s Office of Continuing Education is hosting a “CNA Open House” at their Oak Forest campus on Saturday, March 16th from 10 a.m. – 12 noon for the… Read more
