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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Two Guatemalan “worry dolls,” complete with multicolored dresses and red blouses, on a gold-striped background.

Evanston celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with monthlong programming

October 18, 2022

Evanston celebrated National Hispanic Heritage Month with a multitude of celebrations this year, ranging from worry doll making kits to community-wide events. Approximately 12% of Evanston residents...

Person dressed in black speaks into a microphone held by another person dressed in black while two others look on.

Latinos en Evanston North Shore connects community amid pandemic

November 29, 2021

Even past midnight, after a long day spent working multiple jobs, Rosa Velázquez is still eager to meet with her colleagues at Latinos en Evanston North Shore. “I don't feel tired. I feel like this...

Latinos en Evanston North Shore connects local Latine community

November 29, 2021

Founded in 2016, Latinos en Evanston North Shore is a local grassroots nonprofit organization focused on informing, educating and uplifting local Latine community members. The organization has hosted celebrations...

Cuatro personas de pie frente a un altar colorido con calaveras y adornos de papel de seda.

Latinos en Evanston North Shore organiza una celebración del Día de los Muertos

November 1, 2021

El olor de pan de muerto recién horneado y los tonos dorados de las flores de cempasúchil llenaron la sala mientras los miembros de la comunidad honraban a los familiares y seres queridos fallecidos...

Four people standing in front of a colorful altar with skulls and tissue paper decorations. Credit: Dylan Wu/The Daily Northwestern

Latinos en Evanston North Shore hosts Día de los Muertos celebration

November 1, 2021

The smell of freshly baked pan de muerto and the golden hues of cempasúchil flowers (marigolds) filled the room as community members honored deceased family members and loved ones Saturday afternoon. The...

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