Growing up, chef Mario Perez said he was always fascinated by the art of cooking. “As long as I can remember — since I’m the baby of the family — I was always attached to my mom and grandma,” Perez said. “Every time they would cook, I will be right next to them still watching.
From the vendors behind their tables to the residents rocking the dance floor, everyone moved to the groove of music playing at Fiesta Hispana, Evanston Pride’s annual fall event for the city’s Latine community Thursday evening. Music could be heard all around Fountain Square, whether from Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Board President Sergio Hernandez, who.
The Wayuu bag created by William Soler.In September 2022, married couple William Soler and Yohana Cabrera arrived in Evanston with their two sons. Their family sought refuge after receiving kidnapping and death threats from a drug cartel in their hometown of Bogotá, Colombia. Upon arrival, the family of four found a lack of resources in.
In September 2022, married couple William Soler and Yohana Cabrera arrived in Evanston with their two sons. Their family sought refuge after receiving kidnapping and death threats from a drug cartel in their hometown of Bogotá, Colombia. Upon arrival, the family of four found a lack of resources in the wealthy Chicago suburb. The few.
At Latinidades Spring Break Camp last week, children ages 6 to 10 explored and affirmed their Latine identity through butterfly drawing and mirroring exercises. The free, five-day camp is part of a year-long program created by the Mudlark Theater Company, an Evanston nonprofit that empowers children as artists. The program, which aims to provide theater.