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The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

Latrice Butler poses with her mother, Eva Butler, during the Día de Muertos event held at Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliations Front Porch community center on Nov. 1. Butler felt like the event created a healing space for herself and her community to celebrate and remember loved ones.

First Día de Muertos celebration for Black community brings healing, redefines death

Cary Robbins, La DePaulia Managing Editor November 5, 2023

Sitting by an altar, Latrice Butler picked up the picture of her mother with a smile on her face to show how beautiful Eva Butler, her mother, is. She teared up as she recounted how she felt seeing her...

Those who celebrate Day of the Dead often decorate ofrendas, ritual altars decorated with personal items meant to invite the spirit of their lost loved ones.

DePaul students celebrate Day of the Dead

Ebony Ellis November 12, 2019

When walking into the Student Center on DePaul’s Lincoln Park campus, the last thing one would expect to see are pictures of people who have died. These pictures are surrounded by colorful skulls, flowers...

Day of the Dead celebrated by more than Mexicans

Damita Menezes October 22, 2018

Mexican Catholics are not alone believing that souls return to Earth on Nov. 2 each year to rejoin their families. Indian Catholics also observe the tradition and make special meals for their...

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