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The DePaulia

Ivelisse Diaz, founder of Las BomPlaneras Unplugged, sings and dances to Bomba music during the 55 year celebration of the Young Lords at DePaul's Cortelyou Commons on Sept. 18. Diaz brought students and faculty on stage with her, where she taught them steps and songs to Bomba music.

Young Lords celebrate 55 years of Puerto Rican resilience and look to new generation of activists

Cary Robbins, La DePaulia Former Managing Editor September 30, 2023

The Lincoln Park neighborhood looks far different than it did in 1970 when Hila Frontany bought her house on Diversey and Sheffield. The once Puerto Rican neighborhood has evolved to become one of the...

Venezuelan migrants selling food in downtown Chicago.

Some Venezuelan migrants sell traditional food downtown to support themselves

Alyssa N. Salcedo, La DePaulia Former Editor-in-Chief September 30, 2023

A migrant family has started selling foods from their home country in the streets of downtown Chicago as a way to make money to be able to rent an apartment while they wait for work permits.  Daniela,...

Migrantes venezolanos vendiendo comida en el centro de Chicago.

Algunos migrantes venezolanos venden comida tradicional en centro de Chicago para mantenerse

Alyssa N. Salcedo, La DePaulia Former Editor-in-Chief September 30, 2023

Una familia de migrantes comenzó a vender comidas tradicionales de su país de origen en las calles del centro de Chicago como una forma de ganar dinero para poder alquilar un apartamento mientras esperan...

Ivelisse Diaz, fundadora de Las BomPlaneras Unplugged, baila Bomba durante la celebración de los 55 años de los Young Lords el 18 de septiembre.

Young Lords celebran 55 años de resiliencia puertorriqueña y guían nueva generación de activistas

Cary Robbins, La DePaulia Former Managing Editor September 30, 2023

El vecindario de Lincoln Park luce muy diferente de lo que era en 1970, cuando Hila Frontany compró su casa en las calles Diversey y Sheffield. El antiguo vecindario puertorriqueño ha evolucionado...

The Diaz family selling aguas frescas.

Aguas frescas in Chicago: How a family business out of a front yard grows in a Southside neighborhood

Citlali Perez September 27, 2023

What brings people to the Southwest Side neighborhood of Chicago Lawn on any given day? Quality aguas fresca, a homemade beverage made of freshly squeezed fruit, is popular in Mexico and other Latin American...

Photographer Alex Garcia speaks to DePaul students about his photos of Cuba at the Chicago Center for Photojournalism on Sept. 1.

Cuban American photojournalist captures the joys and struggles on the island in art exhibit

Rodolfo Zagal, La DePaulia Contributing Writer September 25, 2023

For most of his younger years, photojournalist Alex Garcia couldn’t travel to his father’s beloved Cuba from Chicago due the political turmoil and travel restrictions. But his curiosity and “obsession”...

Day Mdz, a performer for Chicago Samba, danced during DePaul's second annual FERIA event.

FERIA Celebrates Latinx Heritage Month with Samba and Drag

Cary Robbins, La DePaulia Former Managing Editor September 25, 2023

Students grooved to the rhythm of Samba music and watched dancers perform as they celebrated DePaul’s second annual FERIA event. DePaul’s Welcome Center parking lot was transformed with seats and...

El fotógrafo Alex García habla con los estudiantes de DePaul sobre sus fotos de Cuba en el Chicago Center for Photojournalism el 1 de septiembre.

Fotoperiodista de Chicago captura las alegrías y luchas en Cuba en una exposición de arte

Rodolfo Zagal, La DePaulia Contributing Writer September 22, 2023

Durante los años de su adolescencia, el fotoperiodista Alex García no podía visitar Cuba, el lugar donde nació su padre, debido a la agitación política y las restricciones de viaje. Pero su curiosidad...

Day Mdz, un artista de Chicago Samba, bailó durante el segundo evento anual FERIA de DePaul.

FERIA celebra el Mes de la Herencia Latinx con Samba y Drag

Cary Robbins, La DePaulia Former Managing Editor September 22, 2023

Los estudiantes se movían al ritmo de la música de Samba y observaban a los bailarines actuar mientras celebraban el segundo evento anual FERIA de DePaul. El estacionamiento del Centro de Bienvenida...

Jessica Soriano-Villada, estudiante de último año, trabaja en el Latinx Cultural Center.

Los centros culturales de DePaul reciben $100,000 adicionales en fondos

Cary Robbins, La DePaulia Former Managing Editor September 17, 2023

Los centros culturales de DePaul recibieron un aumento de financiación de $100,000 por parte de Office of Student Involvement (OSI) en julio, que se utilizará para invertir en la programación actual...

Los corredores comienzan la carrera "El Grito" 5K el 16 de Septiembre en La Villita.

La Carrera “El Grito” celebra La Villita y la identidad mexicana

Jacqueline Cardenas, La DePaulia Editor-in-Chief September 17, 2023

LA VILLITA — Cientos de corredores dieron lo mejor de sí el sábado por la mañana mientras competían a lo largo de la calle 26, antes del desfile anual del Día de la Independencia de México en La...

Spirit Apotheosis performed Electric Love by BØRNS during the first Drag Me to Life live showcase.

Living authentically: Drag artists of color create love and family of their own

Cary Robbins, La DePaulia Former Managing Editor June 7, 2023

A crowd of people showered various drag artists with dollar bills and cheers just outside of the Comfort Station lawn. It was evident it was more than a celebration. It was a safe space for them to be...

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