Latinos Progresando

Every mile tells a story. 👟✨

Fleet Feet Chicago featured two of our inspiring marathoners, Jessica & Edgar, on their blog! Learn what motivates them as they train for the 2026 Chicago Bank of America Marathon and represent our community.

We’re also beyond grateful to Feet Fleet for naming us their Charity of the Month! Thank you for standing with us and helping elevate our mission across Chicago. 🙌

You can also join us at our cheering section on Sunday, October 11th! Sign up at the link in comments.

More Than a Marathon: Running for Latinos Progresando Everyone has a reason for running a marathon. Maybe it’s to set a personal record, check an item off their bucket list, or simply find a…

We are thrilled to celebrate Juan Díes & Víctor G. Pichardo, co-founders of Sones de Mexico Ensemble—frequent performers at LP events—who have been named 2026 National Heritage Fellows by the National Endowment for the Arts! 🏅

D.C. friends: You’re invited to celebrate them IN PERSON at two free events next week honoring the nation’s highest folk arts distinction:

🎬 Sept 29 (7 PM): Film Screening & Conversations at Arena Stage

🏅 Sept 30 (5:30 PM): Fellowships Awards Ceremony at the Library of Congress

Can’t make it live? Stream both events on arts.gov/Heritage!

Drop a comment below to congratulate Juan, Víctor, and the entire Sones family! 🎉👇

¡Llegue con toda la energía y el corazón para apoyar al equipo Team Latinos en el 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon el domingo 11 de octubre! 🎉 🏃🏽‍♀️ 🏃🏻

Acompañe a Latinos Progresando en el barrio de Pilsen (calle 18 y Racine) de 9:00 a.m. a 2:00 p.m. para animar a miles de corredores. Necesitamos voluntarios entusiastas que nos ayuden a crear posters, tomar fotos y videos, y mantener el entusiasmo del público al máximo durante el paso de los corredores. Ya sea que pueda quedarse dos horas o durante todo el turno, inscríbase hoy para asegurar su lugar: https://forms.gle/XNBijwn5aS3mKiuJ9

🎉 🏃🏽‍♀️ 🏃🏻 Bring the noise and bring the heart for Team Latinos at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday, October 11! Join Latinos Progresando in the Pilsen neighborhood (18th & Racine) from 9AM to 2PM to cheer on thousands of runners. We need passionate volunteers to help create posters, capture photos and video, and keep the crowd roaring during peak runner traffic. Whether you can stay for two hours or the full shift, sign up today to secure your spot: https://forms.gle/XNBijwn5aS3mKiuJ9

Yesterday’s Mexayuno at the iconic Chicago Cultural Center was an absolute success! Our sold-out crowd brought incredible energy, there was thoughtful conversation, and strong community connection. Thank you to our sponsors, guests; to Mexican Ambassador Reyna Torres Mendivil for leading us in El Grito; and to our esteemed panelists—Maria Hinojosa, Dr. Melinda Brennan, and Juan Morado Jr., and moderator Gregory Pratt—for leading such an empowering and memorable discussion. Stay tuned—we’ll be sharing event photos in next week’s newsletter!

This Hispanic Heritage Month, Latinos Progresando reflects on our mission to elevate the well-being of the Mexican community. Happy Hispanic Heritage Month to all who share, preserve, and pass on our vibrant traditions! 🧡

How are you celebrating your heritage and supporting your community this month? Drop a comment below!