Popular Education and a Salvadoran Perspective: An Alternate View of Migrant Caravans, Violence, and US Immigration Policy
University Church 5655 S. University Ave., Chicago, ILAlison Janus, a member of University Church in the Hyde Park nieghborhood of Chicago, spent 5 months teaching English in El Salvador at the Center for Exchange and Solidarity using a popular education methodology. She brings back to her community the perspectives of her Salvadoran students and their alternate views of migrant caravans, violence and[…]
Dana Frank, “The Labor Struggles Behind the Caravans: Labor Activism, State Repression, and Poverty Creation in Honduras since the 2009 Coup”
Edgewater Presbyterian Church 1020 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Chicago, ILPlace: Edgewater Presbyterian Church, 1020 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Chicago 60660 Time: 7 - 8:30pm Public transportation: 2 blocks east of CTA Red Line Bryn Mawr stop Parking: St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church, 5649 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60660. **You must write a note, "At Presbyterian Church," and place it on your dashboard, or your car[…]
Bowl to support scholarships for Cinquera, El Salvador students!
Timberlanes 1851 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago, ILCome as an individual or as a team to support scholarships for University students in Cinquera, El Salvador, who will return to their community to share their new skills in agriculture, business, teaching and organizing. Children are welcome--there will be special lanes for kids. Free pizza, prizes, and fun for all! Sponsored by Chicago-Cinquera Sister[…]
Meet Sister Magda, Coordinator of National Network of Migrant Shelters in Mexico
Institute for Cultural Affairs 4750 N. Sheridan Rd., 1st Floor, Chicago, IllinoisCentral Americans In Exile: What Can We Do To Help? Since October of last year, when large caravans of mostly young people and families from Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador began moving through Mexico, Maria Magdalena Silva Renteria, known as "Sister Magda," began to organize humanitarian attention across Mexico for Central Americans and all[…]
Exhibit Reception: Immigration Advocacy, Past and Present
Damen Student Center,Loyola University 6511 N. Sheridan Rd,, Chicago, IllinoisStand on the Side of Righteousness: Immigration Advocacy, Past and Present Time: 6-7:30 pm Place: Room 214, Damen Student Center, Loyola University Chicago […]
2019 Ecumenical Advocacy Days
Washington, DCSave the date! Consider going with CRLN this year to participate in the Latin America track of this conference and advocacy opportunity. More information to follow after the event is planned.
2019 El Pueblo Canta
Wellington Ave Church, 615 West Wellington Ave, Chicago Wellington Ave Church, 615 West Wellington Ave, ChicagoThis year's El Pueblo Canta features musician Alex Farha, a teacher at the Old Town School of Folk Music, who will play music on the oud, a Middle Eastern and North African instrument. Advance tickets, sponsorships and information about public transportation, parking and childcare: waucc.org/2019ElPuebloCanta Date: April 6, 2019 Time: 5:30pm doors open--traditional Middle Eastern and[…]
Crisis in Guatemala: An Eyewitness Account
4th Presbyterian Church 126 E. Chestnut St., Chicago, ILDate: Wednesday, April 10 Time: 6:30 – 8:00 pm Place: Fourth Presbyterian Church (Gratz Center), Room 4F 126 E. Chestnut St., Chicago, IL 60611 Parking: […]
Join CRLN for the Good Friday Walk for Justice!
April 19, 12:00-3:00pm Gather at the Corner of Michigan & Ida B. Wells Drive (formerly Congress Blvd) 8th Day Center for Justice organized this annual event before they closed their doors last year, but the tradition lives on! A committee of people have been meeting with former 8th Day staff to plan the 2019 Good[…]
Update on Honduras
CRLN is co-sponsoring an educational event with Rabbi Brant Rosen to update our members on the current human rights conditions in Honduras. Rabbi Rosen was part of a religious leader delegation to Honduras sponsored by SHARE, organized to provide accompaniment to organizations and individuals under threat. Date & Time: Thursday, May 16, 7pm RSVP: Space[…]