Webinar: Maya Ixil Genocide Trial in Guatemala

Join us on Saturday, October 19 for a Webinar to learn about the Ongoing Maya Ixil Case in Guatemala CRLN Community, Following the delegation to Guatemala in July, we held an in-person report-back event with participants to reflect on the experiences and insights gained. We are glad to continue this important conversation with an upcoming[…]

Indigenous Justice: Thelma Cabrera and Neftalí López in Chicago

Friends of CRLN, Our solidarity work with the people of Guatemala has evolved over the decades, but one thing remains constant: our belief that Indigenous communities are at the forefront of social change, justice, and liberation. This truth holds across the Americas. We are honored to partner with Colectiva Ceiba, Alma de Izote, Mijente and[…]

Indigenous Justice: Thelma Cabrera and Neftalí López in Chicago

Friends of CRLN, Our solidarity work with the people of Guatemala has evolved over the decades, but one thing remains constant: our belief that Indigenous communities are at the forefront of social change, justice, and liberation. This truth holds across the Americas. We are honored to partner with Colectiva Ceiba, Alma de Izote, Mijente and[…]

What Now? Organizing for Justice After the Election: November 10

Join us for a discussion titled “What Now? Organizing for Justice After the Election”.  DATE: Sunday, November 10th  TIME: 11:45 AM  LOCATION: Lake Street Church, 607 Lake St., Evanston, IL 60201 At the Chicago Religious Leadership Network on Latin America (CRLN), we understand that marginalized communities in the U.S. have been fighting for justice under all[…]

Resistance Across Generations: November 14

Resistance Across Generations: From Latino América to Chicago November 14 CRLN has a long standing history in the struggle for human rights, immigrant justice, and international solidarity. At times, a gathering space for activism in Chicago, CRLN has emphasized the importance of connecting generations and communities in shared resistance against systems of oppression. The upcoming[…]

Resistance Across Generations: November 19

Resistance Across Generations: From Latino América to Chicago November 19 CRLN has a long standing history in the struggle for human rights, immigrant justice, and international solidarity. At times, a gathering space for activism in Chicago, CRLN has emphasized the importance of connecting generations and communities in shared resistance against systems of oppression. The upcoming[…]

Human Rights in El Salvador: A Community Forum, November 21

Human Rights in El Salvador: A Community Forum and Fundraiser for Human Rights in El Salvador The Chicago Religious Leadership Network (CRLN) and Centro Romero invite you to a special event that combines learning, solidarity, and action. Join us on Thursday, November 21, at 6:30 PM, at El Pueblo Unido Gallery at Centro Romero, 6212 N.[…]

Conmemoration of St. Oscar Romero, April 30

Saint Oscar Romero was a courageous voice for justice and human rights in El Salvador. As Archbishop, he became a new voice of hope during the brutal repression of the war. He understood that he must use his pulpit to denounce the violence and injustices inflicted on the poor by the military dictatorship. Romero was[…]

¡No nos vamos! May Day

May 1 is for the workers, we are all workers, and it is International Workers’ Day. May Day is a bittersweet forgotten history for anyone living in Chicago. If one is paying attention to the marches that happen from México, Guatemala, Chile to Brazil, and around the world, Chicago is almost always referenced. As the[…]

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Latin Patio 3115 N Central Ave, Chicago

Featuring live music inspired by Los Torogoces, stories from Sebastián Torogóz and Padre Chopin’s new book. This special night will honor the past, uplift the present, and build toward a just future — all while raising funds to keep solidarity strong.

$5 – $50