2023 El Pueblo Canta
North Shore Baptist Church, 5244 N. Lakewood Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640 5244 N. Lakewood Avenue, Chicago, IL, ILCo-sponsored by American Muslims for Palestine Chicago, Centro Romero, CRLN, and Wellington UCC and in solidarity with Arab Jewish Partnership for Peace and Justice in the Middle East and Bright Stars of Bethlehem. El Pueblo Canta: A In Person & Live Streamed Concert to Celebrate the Movement for Immigrant Justice. For the fourteenth year El Pueblo Canta brings people together from across the city to celebrate our diversity, embolden the work for immigrant justice, and embrace the belief that who we are, is greater than any fear. All proceeds benefit the work of immigrant justice.
Widening the Circle Breakfast
Old Saint Patrick's Church 700 WEST ADAMS ST, Chicago, ILAsylum seekers risk everything in the hopes of finding protection and welcome in the United States. As more and more asylum seekers arrive at our city’s doorstep, there is a very urgent need for the wonderful people of Chicago to open their spaces to their newest neighbors.Come and learn how to make it happen from several faith communities, organizations, and individuals who have opened their space and hearts to asylum seekers throughout Chicagoland!
Pedal for Peace 2023
Join us for a Condensed / Smaller Pedal for Peace 2023 Celebration (You can download our flyers below) As we approach the end of summer, CRLN enters a period of transition. Change can be both positive and necessary, but what remains unchanged is CRLN's unwavering commitment to the liberation of the people of Latin America.[…]
Book Launch: I Surrender by Kathleen Osberger
Join us for a Special Event with Author Kathy Osberger Kathleen Osberger has been a steadfast supporter and friend of CRLN for many years. Kathy is not only a dedicated human rights defender and activist but also a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist who has provided crucial support to the human rights community in Chicago,[…]
IRTF Human Rights Banquet – Fiesta de Derechos Humanxs
Julia de Burgos Center 2800 Archwood Ave, Cleveland, OHOn Sunday, November 12, 2023, the InterReligious Task Force on Central America (IRTF) will commemorate the 43rd anniversary of the martyrdom of Clevelanders in El Salvador. On December 2, 1980—four women (including CWRU alumna, Jean Donovan and Ursuline Sister, Dorothy Kazel) paid with their lives for deciding to stay in solidarity with oppressed and marginalized peoples, despite political[…]
ICPJ Latin America Caucus’ Honduras: Human Rights Crisis & Forced Migration
Church of the Good Shepherd 2145 Independence Blvd, Ann Arbor, MIInterfaith Council for Peace and Justice centers racial and economic justice as we address the root causes of violence from oppression, poverty, environmental devastation, patriarchy, and war. Thanks to our co-sponsors Church of the Good Shepherd, U of M Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies and the Huron Valley Democratic Socialists of America. Register Here
Celebrando Alternativas Comunitarias – La Voz de los de Abajo
18th Street Casa de Cultura 2057 W 18th St., Chicago, ILBlanca Valladares de Red COMAL en Honduras comparte cómo la agricultura comunitaria, las cooperativas y los productos locales han respaldado a las comunidades en resistencia durante los últimos 30 años. Celebrating Community Alternatives- Blanca Valladares from Red COMAL in Honduras shares how for 30 years, community agriculture, cooperatives, and local products have supported communities in resistance.
Sembrando para la Vida
University Church 5655 S. University Ave., Chicago, ILJoin us for a presentation sharing Red Comal’s experiences and insights into the landscape of human rights, art, and alternative agriculture in Honduras. This is a unique opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the current human rights situation in Honduras, contextualized through the lens of our esteemed partner's work.
Saint Óscar Romero Commemoration Event
Inga Bookstore 1740 W. 18th St., ChicagoJoin us as CRLN gladly collaborates with the Alma de Izote Collective for a special event honoring Saint Oscar Romero. Alma de Izote is a dedicated solidarity group comprising individuals from El Salvador and allies, committed to fostering social, cultural, and political education and dialogue within the Chicago community.
2024 In-Person Open House
University Church 5655 S. University Ave., Chicago, ILWe have rescheduled our Open House to be able to welcome two of our partners from the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Center in Havana. Reverend Izett Samá Hernández and Loyet García Broche have at long last received U.S. visas and can join us in person.