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Author: Luz Chavez
Luz Chávez is a founding member of Gozamos, an online arts and activism magazine for Latin@ millennials launched in 2010. With strong female and queer representation in its leadership, Gozamos is one of the few Latin@ magazines dedicated to fighting the -isms Latin@s face in and out of our communities. Gozamos is based at Cultura in Pilsen, an art gallery and community space, that Luz co-manages. She also co-founded two of Gozamos's community initiatives, Chicago Latino Writers Initiative and Latin@ Techies, co-organizing first-of-a-kind events in Chicago, such as the Latin@ Hackathon, Bilingual Tech Fair, and an online directory of emerging and experienced Latin@ writers in Chicago. By day, Luz continues her 15-year career in educational publishing.
¡Feliz Día de las Madres!
With Mother’s Day celebrated on May 10th in parts of Latin America, Latina mothers in the…
Reviewed Food: Giddy, Grumpy and Breakfast at El Tapatio
Giddy & Grumpy are two Latina food and drink aficionados endlessly searching for Chicagoland restaurants that…
Chicago Latino Film Fest Review: I Am the Queen
“I Am the Queen,” a documentary by Josue Pellot and Henrique Cirne Lima, chronicles the journey…
Last Look: Tu Cultura
For the LGBTQ community, 2010 was a roller-coaster ride on our long journey towards equal rights.
Last Look: Tu Cultura
2010 was a tumultuous year for immigrants in the land of the free. 2010 saw immigrants…
Digital Ofrenda for Day of the Dead
Celebrate Day of the Dead 21st-century style! Submit a digital ofrenda to Gozamos' Digital Day of…
Share your Coming Out Story!
In honor of National Coming Out Day, Gozamos shares some thoughts on recent LGBTQ issues and…