The Baha'i House of Worship, just 30 minutes north of Chicago, is as close to godly…
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.
Illinois’s Most Stunning Forest Preserve
Independence Grove is no typical forest preserve. Located just off of 94 West in Libertyville, the…
El Ritmo School of Latin Percussion
El Ritmo School of Latin Percussion is the only free program of its kind. Gozamos speaks…
Gozamos Weight Loss Challenge
Summer is almost 10 weeks away! Are you in shape yet? Join one Gozamos gordita on…
World Music and Dance at Manigua Academy
Manigua Academy of Music and Dance is truly a hidden gem of energy, creativity, and value.…
Small Town Charm Near the Big City
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AfriCaribe Cultural Center has kept Bomba alive in Chicago, through performances, classes, and workshops. Director Tito…
Zapatista Mexican Grill
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