Rodrigo Soto Leyva (Left) & Joaquin Alvarez (Right) 

Rodrigo and Joaquin investigate the identity struggles of immigrant families. Specifically, they focus on a local Mexican immigrant and her struggles with identity. They also bring in an expert who helps Latin immigrant families establish themselves in the US. 

Julie Cuello (Left) & Ross Cayley (Right)

Julie and Ross share with us a segment where they investigate the perception and experience of Latino identity within the DePaul University Men’s and Women’s soccer teams. Through 1-on-1 interviews with Latino/heritage Spanish-speaking players from the Men’s and Women’s soccer teams, they learned how Latino identity is addressed within a primarily white-led, English-speaking environment.

Alanis Ruiz (Left) & Marjorie Ortega (Right)

Alanis and Marjorie share with us a segment where they explored how local Latino artists in Pilsen use Art as a form to connect with their community, advocate for social issues affecting them, and educate others on the history of Latino resistance. 

 Sophia Diaz (Left) & Matthew Kulis (Right)

Sophia and Matthew share a story set in Pilsen at one of the first coffee shops, Cafe Jumping Bean. Owner Eleazar Delgado highlights how one small café has become a symbol of heritage, hope, and resistance against gentrification. They tried to capture what it truly means to stand your ground when everything around is shifting due to gentrification/immigration struggles. 

Adam Bristensky (Left)  & Sophia Gomez (Right)

Adam and Sophia bring us an interview with a record store in Pilsen with an established presence. Their piece is a look at how community inclusion could lessen the harmful impacts of gentrification in Pilsen. 

Simon Rafet (Left) & Dylan Shea (Right)

Simon and Dylan interview Chicago musicians to explore and contextualize the Latine influence in Chicago’s alternative music scene.

Jovany Quintana Mejia (Left) &  Lucas Ramsey (Right)

Lucas and Jovany present a segment where they explore the importance of folklore and horror through the lens of a Brazilian native. 

Adrian Haro (Left) &  Humberto Plascencia (Right)

Adrian and Humberto share an interview with a street food vendor in Little Village and his views on current challenges facing the Hispanic community. 

Emily Mejia (Left) & Joel Lopez (Right)

Emily and Joel explore how Latino students and teachers in Chicago’s public schools confront inequality, discrimination, and the threat of ICE, turning classrooms into spaces of activism, empowerment, and community protection

Cedar Toavs (Left) &  Camila Guadalupe (Right)

Cedar and Camila bring to us an interview with Del Dominguez, founder of Mayambo Dance Company, regarding the Afro-Latin dance scene in Chicago that continues to thrive in the face of adversity