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SUMMARY:Conmemoration of St. Oscar Romero\, April 30
DESCRIPTION: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 committed to truth and justice\, despite receiving threats and ultimately being assassinated by U.S.-trained death squads in 1980\, he continues to inspire movements for peace and dignity across the Americas. \nIn today’s context\, where immigrant communities are among the most vulnerable and are targets of the rising authoritarian Trump regime\, Romero’s legacy serves as a reminder of the power of faith-rooted resistance and actions in confronting oppressive systems. The Chicago Religious Leadership Network on Latin America (CRLN) was founded in part as a response to Romero’s prophetic work for the oppressed. His vision for justice is embedded in our mission as we stand in solidarity with resistance communities in Central America and fight with immigrant rights communities in Chicago. That is why we are honored to partner with Centro Romero—an institution that has served the immigrant and refugee community in Chicago for over 40 years. Though March is traditionally the month in which we celebrate Saint Romero’s life\, every day remains an opportunity to honor his memory by working to dismantle injustice\, from El Salvador to the streets of Chicago. Romero’s legacy lives on through the continued efforts of Centro Romero\, CRLN\, and Alianza Americas. Centro Romero addresses urgent needs through direct services\, while CRLN advances interfaith advocacy\, education and action for systemic change. Together\, we are committed to educating\, empowering\, and organizing immigrant\, Latino/a\, and refugee communities to confront today’s injustices with the same courage and conviction that Romero embodied. Join us on April 30 at 10AM. 📅 Date: April 30\, 2025 \n\n\n\n🕙 Time: 10:00 AM \n\n\n\n📍 Location: Pueblo Unido Gallery at Centro Romero\, 6212 North Clark Street\, Chicago\, IL 60660
URL:https://crln.org/event/conmemoration-of-st-oscar-romero-april-30/
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SUMMARY:¡No nos vamos! May Day
DESCRIPTION: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 retired Reverend Dan Dale reminds us at CRLN ¨May Day was forged from the bloodshed and bravery of workers in Chicago\, who dared to dream of a world where they would be treated with dignity.¨ \nCRLN honors the martyrs of 1886 and the millions who marched in the 2006. They are who continue to be the spirit of this movement. Their struggle is not in the past\, it lives in undocumented workers fighting for fair wages\, and students resisting family separation. \nUnder today’s repressive regime\, as authoritarianism threatens the lives of all immigrants\, workers\, and the most vulnerable\, we must take to the streets again. \nOn May 1\, CRLN will be in the streets to honor the historic memory of the 1886 Martyrs\, as well as the memory of the 2006 marches and to participate as we write a new chapter of resistance for Chicago and the United States. \nCRLN will join the Interfaith Gathering that Arise Chicago has organized. \n📅 Date: May 1\, 2025 \n🕙 Time: 9:30AM – 10.30AM \n📍 Location: Union Park\, 1501 W Randolph St.\, Chicago\, IL 60606
URL:https://crln.org/event/no-nos-vamos-may-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T185116Z
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SUMMARY:What’s CRLN been up to? What’s in our future?
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fundraiser full of music\, community\, and shared vision! 💫 Featuring live music inspired by Los Torogoces and stories from Sebastián Torogoz new book. Read Sebastián Torogoz Biography  This special night will honor the past\, uplift the present\, and build toward a just future — all while raising funds to keep solidarity strong. \nDetails  \nNovember 14\, 2025 from 5-8:00 PM \nLatin Patio\, 3115 N Central Ave Chicago\, IL 60634 \nGet your Tickets Now! \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://crln.org/event/whats-crln-been-up-to-whats-in-our-future/
LOCATION:Latin Patio\, 3115 N Central Ave\, Chicago\, 60634\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Fundraiser,Speaking tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T180000
DTSTAMP:20260911T173719
CREATED:20260617T185658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T172143Z
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SUMMARY:From ICE to Blockades: One Struggle Many Fronts Solidarity\, Education & Fundraising Tour to Bring Humanitarian Aid to Cuba
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of political education\, dialogue\, music\, and fundraising in support of humanitarian aid destined for Cuba. Reception to follow. Snacks and refreshments provided. \nRSVP and Donate Here \nLearn more about event & speakers here \nFeatured Speakers for our Conversation\n\nRev. Claudia De la Cruz\nDr. Cristina Perez\nCarolina Gaete\nModerated by Jhonathan F. Gómez\n\n\nMusical Performance\n\nRamón Marino\nSpecial Thanks \nBlocks Together\nAlma de Izote \nParty for Socialism and Liberation – Chicago\nIFCO/Pastors for Peace \nAll funds raised will support the delivery of humanitarian aid to Cuba. \nJoin us. Learn. Organize. Build solidarity.
URL:https://crln.org/event/from-ice-to-blockades-one-struggle-many-fronts-solidarity-education-fundraising-tour-to-bring-humanitarian-aid-to-cuba/
LOCATION:University Church\, 5655 S. University Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637
CATEGORIES:Cuba,Fundraiser,Humanitarian Aid,Speaking tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T193000
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SUMMARY:Graficas de Resistencia: Posters of Rebellion Exhibition Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for ¡Mesoamérica Resiste!\, a month of programs celebrating revolutionary culture in Central America. Graficas de Resistencia: Posters of Rebellion Exhibition Launch is our inaugural event featuring artist and propagandist Ramiro E. Ochoa. The exhibition will feature revolutionary posters from the 80s and 90s\, as well as new works by Ramiro. Join us for the exhibit and a conversation between Ramiro and Nicaraguan graphic artist Carlos Barberena\, moderated by CRLN Director Jhonathan F. Gomez. \nThis event is made possible with support from CRLN\, Alma de Izote\, CEIBA\, and the 18th St. Casa de Cultura. \nRegister Now!
URL:https://crln.org/event/graficas-de-resistencia-posters-of-rebellion-exhibition-launch/
LOCATION:18th Street Casa de Cultura\, 2057 W 18th St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central America,El Salvador,Exhibit/Exhibit reception,Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T133000
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SUMMARY:Son Chiquitos: Nawat and Maya K'iche for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Join us for ¡Mesoamérica Resiste!\, a month of programs celebrating revolutionary culture in Central America. Bring your little one to Son Chiquitos: Nawat and Maya K’iche for Kids for an afternoon of songs and activities in the indigenous languages of Central America. Activities will be led by Alma Lindgren of Alma de Izote\, and Omar Mejia. \nThis event is made possible with support from CRLN\, Alma de Izote\, CEIBA\, and the 18th St. Casa de Cultura. \nRegister Now
URL:https://crln.org/event/son-chiquitos-nawat-and-maya-kiche-for-kids/
LOCATION:18th Street Casa de Cultura\, 2057 W 18th St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central America,Children Support,El Salvador,Guatemala
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T200000
DTSTAMP:20260911T173719
CREATED:20260909T165859Z
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SUMMARY:La Palabra: Panel Discussion on Central American Social Movements
DESCRIPTION:Join us for ¡Mesoamérica Resiste!\, a month of programs celebrating revolutionary culture in Central America. La Palabra is a conversation and panel discussion led by CEIBA Colectiva about today’s social movements in Central America\, including first-hand experience on solidarity delegations and more. \nAbout ¡Mesoamérica Resiste! \nThis September\, CRLN and 18th Street Casa de Cultura are glad to partner with Alma de Izote and CEIBA Colectiva for a month of events exploring Central American resistance. \nAs we enter the month when Central American independence is celebrated\, we invite people to look beyond the traditional narratives of nation-states\, independence\, and colonial history—and to explore how people across the isthmus have resisted and continue to resist colonialism\, neocolonialism\, exploitation\, and state violence through art\, music\, language\, culture\, and the work of social movements.
URL:https://crln.org/event/la-palabra-panel-discussion-on-central-american-social-movements/
LOCATION:18th Street Casa de Cultura\, 2057 W 18th St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central America,El Salvador,Guatemala,Honduras
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T200000
DTSTAMP:20260911T173719
CREATED:20260909T170612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T170612Z
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SUMMARY:Polinización Cruzada: Storytelling + Discussion with the Beehive Collective
DESCRIPTION:Join us for ¡Mesoamérica Resiste!\, a month of programs celebrating revolutionary culture in Central America. In Polinización Cruzada\, the Beehive Collective will lead a popular education event using visual art as a tool for preserving and sharing historical memory. The Beehive Collective is a volunteer-led artistic and activist collective that creates collaborative\, copyright-free images as tools for community education and organizing. You can learn more about them here: https://beehivecollective.org/ \nThis event is made possible with support from CRLN\, Alma de Izote\, CEIBA\, and the 18th St Casa de Cultura.
URL:https://crln.org/event/polinizacion-cruzada-storytelling-discussion-with-the-beehive-collective/
LOCATION:18th Street Casa de Cultura\, 2057 W 18th St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central America,Colombia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260921T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260921T193000
DTSTAMP:20260911T173719
CREATED:20260901T220842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T150938Z
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SUMMARY:Forbidden Tongues: Intro to Nawat and Maya K'iche
DESCRIPTION:Join us for ¡Mesoamérica Resiste!\, a month of programs celebrating revolutionary culture in Central America. Forbidden Tongues: Intro to Nawat and Maya K’iche will give you a crash course in two of the most important indigenous languages of Central America. Activities will be led by Alma Lindgren of Alma de Izote and Omar Mejia. \nThis event is made possible with support from CRLN\, Alma de Izote\, Ceiba\, and the 18th St. Casa de Cultura.
URL:https://crln.org/event/forbidden-tongues-intro-to-nawat-and-maya-kiche/
LOCATION:18th Street Casa de Cultura\, 2057 W 18th St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central America,El Salvador,Guatemala
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T180000
DTSTAMP:20260911T173719
CREATED:20260901T221636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T151115Z
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SUMMARY:La Peña: Market and Music
DESCRIPTION:Join us for ¡Mesoamérica Resiste!\, a month of programs celebrating revolutionary culture in Central America. Bring a friend and let loose at La Peña: Market and Music\, our end-of-month pachanga bringing everyone together for one last baile of the month. You will find merch from local vendors\, solidarity organizations\, and more. \nThis event is made possible with support from CRLN\, Alma de Izote\, CEIBA\, and the 18th St. Casa de Cultura.
URL:https://crln.org/event/la-pena-market-and-music/
LOCATION:18th Street Casa de Cultura\, 2057 W 18th St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central America,Concert,Fundraiser
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