Grassroots community organizing non-profit in Humboldt Park, Chicago!
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For years, Puerto Ricans in Humboldt Park, my neighbors, have organized to end the unacceptable colonial status of Puerto Rico. We are clear that any legislation that attempts to address the future of the archipelago by reinforcing colonialism betrays Puerto Ricans and every person committed to ending the long-standing imperialism of the United States.
As we approach July 4th, we must affirm the fundamental freedom that was sought, but has been continuously denied to so many: No kings, NO COLONIES.
A status bill that includes colonialism as an option is not decolonization.
@RepAOC & I oppose the Resident Commissioner's legislation & will keep fighting for real self-determination for Puerto Rico.
Puerto Rico's colonial status is a stain on our history. It must end.
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¡Mi gente! The Puerto Rican People’s Day Parade is just a few days away! Make your plans in advance as there will be street closures and parking restrictions in effect. We are so excited to see everyone out there.🤗#PuertoRicanPeoplesDayParade #BarrioBoriken #HumboldtPark
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Durante el día de ayer parte del equipo de @wavesaheadpr y el Centro Cultural Puertorriqueño Juan Antonio Corretjer en Chicago participó de la Trigésimo Sexta Marcha y Festival del Orgullo LGBTTIQ en San Juan. Por todes aquí siempre… Con Orgullo 🔥✊🌺🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🇵🇷🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🌺✊🔥🌈
#PuertoRicoPride #OrgulloBoricua
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Monuments don't have to stand still. 🚚🖼️ DIGNIDAD, the fourth installment in Floating Museum's Floating Monuments series, debuts June 13 in Humboldt Park as part of the Puerto Rican People's Day Parade, with performances and community-led events that activate the sculpture as both stage and participant.
A work about dignity and solidarity, honoring Puerto Rican and Latine communities. By artist Iván Argote, curated by Carla AcevedoYates. #PublicArt #Chicago #FloatingMuseum #PuertoRicanPeoplesDay
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🇵🇷 Roots, Resistance & Resilience: The Puerto Rican community of Chicago has become one of the most powerful examples of cultural preservation and political self-determination in this country.
Settling in Humboldt Park on Division Street (La División) after being displaced through gentrification, Puerto Ricans faced deep and ongoing struggles for dignity. What are often called "riots" in 1966 and 1977 were something more – a community rising up against decades of police brutality, housing discrimination, economic exclusion, and a city that kept pushing them to the margins. Lives were lost. Hundreds more were injured, arrested, and criminalized. But they did not break.
Remembering this history isn't about pain, it's about power. It's about recognizing that the same spirit that survived displacement and systemic neglect is the spirit that built community, cultural centers, and a neighborhood that displays the flag with pride. We don't forget where we came from. We carry it forward.
Somos Boricua. Somos resistencia. Somos futuro. ✊🏽 #HumboldtPark #ResistanceAndResilience #ChicagoHistory
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Watch the full archival footage from the 40th Anniversary of the 1966 uprising, available in Spanish and English here: youtu.be/6sV1zC-biFQ?si=YF4q…
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Happy Pride Month! 🌈💛 This month and every month we stand loud and proud with our LGBTQIA family in Humboldt Park, across Puerto Rico, and beyond. 💜
We are so excited to march this season under the beautiful theme "Celebrando Orgullo Boricua: Puerto Rican Gay Pride, Aquí y Allá" at the Puerto Rican People's Day Parade, honoring the intersecting identities that make our community so vibrant and strong. 🌺🇵🇷
We're also deeply honored to have been chosen as the "Out Front" community group for the 2026 Chicago Pride Parade, leading the procession as a proud reflection of who we are and what we stand for. 🏳️🌈
Our support for the LGBTQIA community goes beyond celebrations. Through our health initiative Vida/SIDA, El Rescate transitional living program for youth, and the newest addition to our programs, @WavesAheadPR, which provides mental health and other services to seniors in Puerto Rico, we're committed to showing up with real resources and real love.
💙 To our community: You deserve to be celebrated every single day. ¡Orgullo Boricua, Orgullo Nuestro! 🇵🇷✨#ChicagoPride #HappyPrideMonth #FreetobeProud #HumboldtPark #OrgulloBoricua
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Health, culture, and community all in one place! Bring the whole family to the 4th Annual Wellness Day on Paseo Boricua:
🗓️WHEN: Saturday, June 6 from 11AM–3PM
📍WHERE: Division St, Chicago (Western Ave–California Ave)
🎟️ADMISSION: Free
There will be health screenings & resources, a healthy food crawl, pop-up shops, art, boxing demos, and so much more. Join us as we kickoff Puerto Rico Week here in Barrio Borikén! 🇵🇷
#WellnessDay #PaseoBoricua #BarrioBoriken #HealthAndWellness
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The Cacica & Cacique Coronation is a 20-year tradition centering LGBTQ leaders in one of our community's most beloved celebrations. This year's honorees embody the advocacy, service and resilience that make our community stronger:
👑 Cacica Lluvia Ramirez – Veteran HIV prevention advocate and trans health leader
👑 Cacique Robert Alexis Rivera Rivera – Intensive care nurse and performer who embodies service and inclusion
🏳️⚧️ Honorary Cacica Esmeralda "Maya" Lozano – Mexican trans woman and 13-year PRCC staff member whose life's work has transformed the Latine trans community
🏳️🌈 Honorary Cacique Dr. Wilfred Labiosa – Puerto Rican scholar, Founder of Waves Ahead and advocate with 35 years of work on behalf of LGBTQ and elder communities across the Americas
Show your support by donating or getting your pre-sale tickets now! Available here: loom.ly/YeaxdY0
#PuertoRicanPeoplesDayParade #LGBTQLeaders #BoricuaPride
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*WHEN: Saturday, June 13 at 12 PM
📢 Calling all Boricuas! The Puerto Rican People's Day Parade is back! 🇵🇷🎉
📅 WHEN: Friday, June 13 at 12 PM
📍WHERE: Division St., Chicago, IL (Corner of Campbell Ave)
This year's theme: "Orgullo Boricua: Aquí y Allá" de Isabela a Barrio Borikén. Celebrating Boricua LGBTQ pride that stretches across the ocean and across generations, from the island to every community we've built far from home. 🏳️🌈
We're also honoring 60 years since the Puerto Rican Rebellion of 1966. Our people fought for these blocks, this flag, this community. On June 13, we show up for them and every generation to come. ✊ Bring your flags, your family and good vibes. See you there!
#PuertoRicanPeoplesDayParade #BoricuaChicago #OrgulloBoricua
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📢 Calling all Boricuas! The Puerto Rican People's Day Parade is back! 🇵🇷🎉
📅 WHEN: Friday, June 13 at 12 PM
📍WHERE: Division St., Chicago, IL (Corner of Campbell Ave)
This year's theme: "Orgullo Boricua: Aquí y Allá" de Isabela a Barrio Borikén. Celebrating Boricua LGBTQ pride that stretches across the ocean and across generations, from the island to every community we've built far from home. 🏳️🌈
We're also honoring 60 years since the Puerto Rican Rebellion of 1966. Our people fought for these blocks, this flag, this community. On June 13, we show up for them and every generation to come. ✊ Bring your flags, your family and good vibes. See you there!
#PuertoRicanPeoplesDayParade #BoricuaChicago #OrgulloBoricua
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Ni Reyes, Ni Colonias 📣¡Puerto Rico libre! 🇵🇷 "EI Jolgorio Boricua: 250 Años Sin Rey y Sin Colonias" este 4 de julio en Barrio Borikén, Chicago. Para más información, visite: no-kings-no-colonies.org
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La comunidad puertorriqueña mantiene viva su historia, arte y tradiciones en Humboldt Park, Chicago. #PaseoBoricua #BarrioBoriken
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Gracias a los representantes estatales de Minnesota María Isa Pérez-Vega, Cedrick Frazier y Liish Kozlowski por apoyar a la comunidad puertorriqueña y sus reclamos para dar paso a la salida de la Junta de Supervisión Fiscal. ✊🏽🇵🇷 #FueraLaJunta
Thank you to the Minnesota House People of Color and Indigenous Caucus (POCI) leaders for supporting the Puerto Rican community’s calls to end the Financial Oversight Board aka “La Junta”. #EndLaJunta
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Pe Erre Domino Cup Sign-Up (updated): loom.ly/MimrQro
There’s a lot happening in Barrio Borikén this Spring/Summer season! Check out some upcoming events and activities:
☕️ Cafecito Crawl: Enjoy this Cafecito tour with ten stops along Paseo Boricua! Get your tickets before they sell out: loom.ly/GyEDIvo
🏆 Pe Erre Domino Cup: Prdominoclub is hosting their first Domino Cup! Fill out this form to sign up for the tournament: loom.ly/daFcCvM
📍2558 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622
🎟️ Free Docent-Led Tour at the Museum: The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture is offering a unique opportunity to tour the building and exhibits on a free tour led by the Lead Docent: loom.ly/bhOoyAw
📍3015 W Division St, Chicago, Illinois 60622
👑 Cacica & Cacique Coronation: The Puerto Rican People’s Day celebrations are coming soon. Be sure to witness the coronation of our Cacica and Cacique! Get your pre-sale tickets here: loom.ly/YeaxdY0
📍Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center - 4046 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
These are just a few of the events happening in el Barrio this season. Stay connected and follow us for more community happenings, updates, and opportunities to get involved. #culturaboricua #BarrioBoriken #HumboldtPark #ChicagoEvents
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