Hispanic Heritage Month

Bisila Bokoko, a Spanish immigrant with African roots, moved to the United States to carve out a path as an entrepreneur.

A leader of the Illinois Deaf Latino Association is working to shed light on the necessity of trilingual American Sign Language interpreters to help ease communication within families.

A leader of the Illinois Deaf Latino Association is working to shed light on the necessity of trilingual American Sign Language interpreters to help ease communication within families.

A Bedford Park lab offering a wide array of testing is working to serve the needs of local communities of color. NBC Chicago’s Natalie Martinez reports.

 Anna Ortiz gets a quick swab at Gene Matrix:   A groundbreaking new testing lab in  the village of Bedford park. It’s nestled in the Midway Medical Campus , fusing preventative testing with information. Gene Matrix co-founder, Tarek Younis, explains that the results won’t diagnose conditions, but they will show  how her DNA  affects her response to medication, and can...

A new exhibit entitled “Persistence” has debuted at the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance, NBC Chicago’s LeeAnn Trotter reports.

A local business owner is doing more than just breaking the language barrier with the local Hispanic community, offering affordable health exams as well. NBC Chicago’s Sandra Torres reports.

A Chicago-area musician is embracing his Taiwanese and Mexican heritage through his violin. Telemundo Chicago’s Priscilla Ferreyra reports.

The former New York Giants star partnered with the NFL Alumni’s Tackle Obesity program this year to drive change around obesity rates within the Hispanic community.

A Pilsen exhibit aims to touch on the connection between Puerto Rican culture and Chicago in a unique blend of artistry and technology in “Augmented Chicago.” NBC Chicago’s Natalie Martinez reports.

Latino DJs in the Chicago area are reaching back on a deep connection with Chicago House music for Hispanic Heritage Month. NBC Chicago’s Natalie Martinez reports.

Every year, Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.

A bookstore owner in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood is sharing her love of bilingual books with the local community. NBC Chicago’s Sandra Torres reports.

Coming off this weekend’s live broadcast of the “26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade” on Telemundo Chicago and the NBC 5 Chicago News 24/7 live streaming channel, NBC 5 Chicago and Telemundo Chicago will deliver even more dedicated Hispanic Heritage Month content, including profiles on local Hispanic leaders and businesses, features on healthcare advocacy and advancement, education, arts & entertainment,...

In Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood, the vibrant culture and atmosphere spearheaded from the area’s longstanding Mexican community is immediately apparent. NBC Chicago’s Lexi Sutter has more,

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Mattel has added internationally known Latina author and activist Isabel Allende to its Barbie Inspiring Women Series.

Huge celebrations across the U.S. are expected to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, an annual tradition that showcases the awe-inspiring diversity and culture of Hispanic people. Celebrated each year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the month is a chance for many in the U.S. to learn about and celebrate the contributions of Hispanics. According to census figures, there are...

With Hispanic Heritage Month soon beginning, the seventh annual Latina Expo at Chicago’s Malcolm X College got underway Friday. NBC Chicago’s Natalie Martinez reports.

2024 The State of Hispanic Wealth Report, a publication of both NAHREP and the Hispanic Wealth Project, addresses the misconceptions that fuel misleading narratives about Hispanic economic contributions. It debunks these myths with data-driven insights to better understand and encourage greater investment in Hispanic businesses and communities.

In the 1940s, Mexican artist Diego Rivera had a dream: to build a sacred place to preserve and display his lifelong collection of pre-Hispanic art.