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Quinceañeras for boys? How Gen Z is reinventing the traditionally gendered Latino celebration
The Quinceañero tradition can be traced back to the Aztec civilization when a kid’s 14th marked when they mastered their life-long skills.
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30 famous Hispanic Heritage Month quotes to share now and forever
No two Latinx or Hispanic experiences are the same. The layers of identity, cultural expression and history are as varied as the shades of skin tones of those with Latinx or Hispanic roots.
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Chef brings flavors of Puerto Rico, Mexico to the Food Network
A Chicago-based chef is bringing flavors from Puerto Rico and Mexico to the Food Network, for her third appearance in a show on the channel, NBC Chicago’s Natalie Martinez reports.
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From banking manager to carpenter, Latina woman breaks barriers in multiple fields
After spending years as a banking manager, Norma Wight reinvented her career and is now a carpenter, breaking barriers across numerous fields, NBC Chicago’s Sandra Torres reports.
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This bilingual playroom in Logan Square helps families maintain Spanish language, embrace heritage
“Luna y Cielo Play came about because I almost lost the Spanish language,” owner Vanessa Aguirre-Ávalos said.
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Chicago Latina creates bilingual playroom for Logan Square families
“Luna y Cielo Play came about because I almost lost the Spanish language,” said Vanessa Aguirre-Ávalos, who opened the playroom in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood in the Spring of 2023.
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Northwestern Medicine doctor opens Latina breast cancer clinic
On the sprawling campus of Northwestern Medicine on the fourth floor of Prentice Women’s Hospital, a brand new Hispanic breast cancer clinic has opened, thanks to Dr. Claudia Tellez.
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Local doctor breaks barriers by offering care for Latina women facing breast cancer
A local doctor is breaking barriers by making Latina women facing breast cancer feel more at home during treatment, NBC Chicago’s Natalie Martinez reports.
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19 Chicago restaurants to try this Hispanic Heritage Month
From tamales and birria to arepas and seafood, exploring Chicago’s diverse Latin and Spanish flavors is a must.
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Chicago holds first Latino dance festival as part of Hispanic Heritage Month
As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, Chicago is holding its first Latino dance festival, NBC Chicago’s LeeAnn Trotter reports.
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How Jessica Alba's Mexican heritage has inspired her parenting style
To be honest, Jessica Alba knows she likely wouldn’t helm a billion-dollar brand if it wasn’t for the work of those who came before her, telling E! News, “My grandparents sacrificed so much.”
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Instituto's ‘Una Familia Gala' celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and Immigrant support
Instituto, the immigrant support nonprofit, is gearing up for their annual fundraising gala, “Una Familia Gala,” set to take place on September 28.
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Hispanic Heritage Month: What does it mean to be Chicano?
During Hispanic Heritage Month, many proudly celebrate their culture, diversity and heritage. Others take advantage of this month to highlight their identity, as is the case of Adolfo “Zarco” Guerrero, who reflects on his ethnic identity, which is related to the term “Chicano”.
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MCA Chicago explores the unique relationship between Chicago, Puerto Rico
Visual artist Edra Soto is known for her exploration of Puerto Rican vernacular architecture, which is reflective of the island’s history, and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago is amplifying her work and the work of others for Hispanic Heritage Month.
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MCA Chicago explores the unique relationship between Chicago, Puerto Rico
Visual artist Edra Soto is known for her exploration of Puerto Rican vernacular architecture, which is reflective of the island’s history, and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago is amplifying her work and the work of others for Hispanic Heritage Month. LeeAnn Trotter has the story.
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NBC 5, Telemundo Chicago and NBC Sports Chicago celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Coming off this weekend’s live broadcast of the “26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade” on Telemundo Chicago, NBCUniversal Local Chicago’s trio of properties — NBC 5 Chicago, Telemundo Chicago, and NBC Sports Chicago — will deliver even more dedicated “Hispanic Heritage Month” content, including profiles on local Hispanic leaders and businesses, features on healthcare advocacy and advancement, education, arts &...
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Jose Hernández, migrant worker turned astronaut, says it's an ‘honor' to have movie about him
Michael Peña stars in the film inspired by the real-life story of NASA flight engineer José Hernández.
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Group of women in western suburbs work to promote Mexican culture, heritage
Ahead of Mexican Independence Day celebrations, Telemundo Chicago’s Anabel Monge takes a look at a group of women in the western suburbs working hard to promote their culture and heritage.
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52% of Hispanic and Latina women investors are more confident about their money than 5 years ago
Hispanic investors have a long way to go to close the wealth gap between them and non-Hispanic white Americans. But their investing knowledge is on the rise.
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Ashley Sanchez and Sofia Huerta embracing Mexican American identities with USWNT
USWNT players Ashley Sanchez and Sofia Huerta detailed how they came to accept and embrace their Mexican American heritage.