Latinos Progresando

05/29/2026

¡Prepárense para una apertura espectacular! 🎶✨ Nos honra tener a Sones de Mexico Ensemble iniciando la Cumbre Comunitaria de Marshall Square. Con más de 30 años de trayectoria y nominaciones al GRAMMY, ellos traen una energía única que el Chicago Tribune describe como tocando con "energía de rock 'n' roll sin sacrificar la autenticidad cultural." ¡No se pierdan esta increíble presentación gratuita! El registro es opcional, pero nos ayuda a preparar todo; haz clic en el enlace para confirmar tu asistencia: https://bit.ly/4adbXw4

¡Nos vemos en Saucedo STEAM Magnet Academy!

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Get ready for an unforgettable kickoff! 🎶✨ We are honored to have Sones de México Ensemble opening the Marshall Square Community Summit. With over 30 years of history and GRAMMY nominations under their belt, they bring a vibrant spirit that the Chicago Tribune describes as playing with "rock'n'roll energy without sacrificing cultural authenticity." Don't miss this incredible free performance! Registration is optional but highly recommended—RSVP via this link: https://bit.ly/4adbXw4

See you at Saucedo STEAM Magnet Academy!

05/28/2026

We are stronger together! 🤝 You’re officially invited to the Marshall Square Community Summit on Saturday, June 13th. Come out and enjoy free food, live performances, family workshops, resources, and a raffle. Everyone is welcome! Registration is totally optional but highly recommended—click the link to let us know you're coming: https://bit.ly/4adbXw4

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¡Nuestra comunidad es más fuerte cuando estamos unidos! 🤝 Los invitamos a la Cumbre Comunitaria de Marshall Square el sábado, 13 de junio. Tendremos comida, música en vivo, actuaciones, recursos para la familia y una rifa. ¡No se lo pierdan! El evento es gratuito y abierto a todos. El registro es totalmente opcional, pero muy recomendable; haz clic en el enlace para avisarnos que asistirás: https://bit.ly/4adbXw4

05/27/2026

We're still glowing from this year's MEX talks! Hear what just a few of our audience members had to say.

05/26/2026

We love sharing great community events with our followers! Check out the Inaugural Carrera de las Rosas, hosted by the National Coalition for Latinxs with Disabilities. This is an all-abilities, fully inclusive event—meaning there is a spot at the starting line for everyone.

The Details:
📅 When: Saturday, June 6, 2026 | 8:00 AM – Noon

📍 Where: Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Des Plaines, IL

👟 Events: 5k, 1k, 0.5k Wheelchair Roll, & Kids' Run (ages 6-12)

Lock In Your Spot:
Sign up by June 4! Scan the QR code on the flyer or click below to register:

👉 Sign Up Here: cnld.me/rosas0606

Let’s come together, show our support, and move for inclusion! 🤝

05/20/2026

05/18/2026

Last week Luis joined Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corp ED Carlos Nelson at McArthur Foundation to speak with philanthropic leaders across the country about Excellerator Fund. A Fund born from the hurt and harm of our city's history that has resulted in over $5M raised and granted to almost 90 Black and Mexican led nonprofits across the Chicagoland area. As the Excellerator Funds sunsets this year, we want to take time to acknowledge the impact and vision of two communities sharing resources to uplift each other. https://www.excelleratorfund.org/

05/18/2026

“Sometimes when you share your personal story, you just don’t realize the power in that” -- LGBTQIA+ activist and Executive Director of Chicago Latino Theater Alliance - CLATA, Jorge Valdivia at MEX talks 2014.

Want to catch up on more past MEX talks? Visit our YouTube page for the full archive.

05/16/2026

Luis and Carlos joined Social Responsibility Chicago to share the successes and lessons learned from five years of the Excellerator Fund, part of their breakfast series on Nonprofit Partnerships.

05/15/2026

We're excited to announce our 2026 panelists for Mexayuno! ☕ 🇲🇽

Celebrate at Chicago's Mexican Independence Day Breakfast on Sept 16 at the Chicago Cultural Center with:

• Maria Hinojosa
• Dr. Melinda Brennan
• Juan Morado Jr.

🎟️ Tickets are now on sale: 🔗 https://bit.ly/4eQ3jac

05/14/2026

Thank you, Negocios Now for selecting LP's founder and CEO Luis Gutierrez as a special honoree at this year's Who's Who Gala. We can't wait to celebrate alongside this group of incredible business leaders.

From the left, Luisa Fuentes, founder of Rayito de Sol Spanish Immersion Early Learning Centers, will receive the Small Business Award; Luis Gutierrez, founder and CEO of Latinos Progresando, the Community Champion Award; Dorene C. Dominguez, chairwoman and CEO of Vanir, the Latinas in Business Awar...