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Join us for an evening of food, film, and connection as we host professor and licensed therapist Julia Roncoroni (University of Denver; Cocina Libre<\/a> founder) and Chef Gregory Le\u00f3n (Amilinda restaurant<\/a>, Milwaukee). Both speakers grew up in Latin America and prioritize the sharing of food cultures as a way to build belonging and connection in their local communities. Attendees will watch a short documentary (40 minutes) about Cocina Libre\u2019s impact on chef participants; hear directly from Roncoroni and Le\u00f3n about their work; and get to sample light appetizers from Chef Greg\u2019s Amilinda offerings!<\/p>\n

RSVP requested on the event webpage<\/a> by Feb. 19.<\/p>\n

This event is presented by the UW-Milwaukee Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, and Division of Community Empowerment and Institutional Inclusivity.<\/p>\n

For questions or access needs, please contact clacs@uwm.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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