What is the Puerto Rican Agenda of Chicago?
The Puerto Rican Agenda of Chicago is non-profit organization comprised of local Puerto Rican leaders ensuring the self-determination of Puerto Ricans in Chicago, throughout the diaspora, and in Puerto Rico through policy and advocacy. Over the past two decades, the Agenda continues to develop and execute a community-driven vision for the Humboldt Park Area, where most Puerto Ricans in Chicago live, and Paseo Boricua, a business and entertainment district on Division Street between California and Western. Recent efforts have expanded to coordinating strategic relief and rebuilding efforts as a result of the natural disasters and climate emergencies impacting Puerto Rico and the diaspora.
The members of The Agenda consist of executive directors of community-based non-profit organizations, senior leadership of social service and city agencies, local educators, academic scholars, medical professionals, community members, and business leaders.
Mariana Osoria Chair