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Perez, Pilar (1934?-2021)
Perez was one of the first bilingual teachers at Lincoln Elementary School. She was with the school system for over thirty years, retiring in 1999. She married Armando Perez. She had a daughter, Laura. -
James Street Raids (2004)
In 2004 an investigation was opened due to accusations that the homes of Latinx citizens and immigrants were being inspected in a manner that was intrusive and in violation of civil rights. The residents involved were the most Columbian neighborhood on West Charles and James… -
Hermandad Hispana
Hermandad Hispana was a social work group dedicated to coordinating the Spanish-speaking community's social, religious, and cultural needs. The organization helped those in need with immigration information, job support, educational support, and various social services. The… -
Barroso-Bernier, Adalberto (1905-1971)
Adalberto Barroso-Bernier was the first Latino doctor on staff at the Englewood Hospital. He was also the first Colombian-born resident of Englewood. He graduated from Cornell Medical School in 1931. He was a surgeon and a urologist. He lived in Englewood between 1933 to 1939.…