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Noted Sociologist Speaks on Dominican Migration-Independence 2013

In her speech, Dr. Ramona Hernández said that Chicago's Dominicans rank high in education and economic development

Canta-autor Performs at Independence Day-2013

Participants listen to Idanes Sánchez singing Por Amor

Hamsel de la Cruz Receives Award at Annual Dinner

Hamsel de la Cruz, an arts student at UIC receives the Dr. Ramón García Educational Award from Dr. García and P rof. Kim Potowski

Pedro de Jesús, Jr. Recognized by Chicago's City Council

Representing Chicago's City Council, Alderman Reboyras presents Pedro de Jesús, Jr. with a Resolution. De Jesús also received the DAMA Excellence Award

Loyola Partners with DAMA

2012 Loyola Medical Center Hosted a Fundraiser with DAMA to bring medical aid to needy children in Santiago.

DAMA's members at Loyola's Fundraiser Party

Some DAMA's Members Attending 2012 Loyola Medical Center's Mission to Santiago

Freddy Rodriguez Visits UIC

A large audience attended Freddy Rodríguez's conference on his trajectory as a Latino artist at UIC's Latino Cultural Center, where it enjoyed a visual presentation of his paintings, highlighting

Freddy Rodríguez at the PRAA

During his visit to Chicago Freddy Rodríguez gave a visual presentation at the PRAA

Dominican Independence Day Celebration 2012

DAMA Executives meet with Alejandra Castillo during celebration of Dominican Independence Day 2012

Part of Audience at Dominican Independence

Audience listens to Alejandra Castillo, Deputy Director of the MBDA. She spoke on business growth and development among Dominicans and other Latinos.

State Senator Juan Pichardo at Gala Ball 2011

Rhode Island State Senator Juan Pichardo delivers keynote address at the Annual Gala Ball and Award Ceremony 2011

First Latin American Cultural Festival of Chicago

DAMA, in partnership with Enlaces Latinoamericanos, held the first "Festival Cultural Latinoamericano" of Chicago on May 28-29, at the Hawthorne Raceway Park.

Gathering with Dominican Writer René Rodríguez Soriano

On April 17, the renowned Dominican writer René Rodríguez Soriano met with DAMA’s members and sympathizers and read from his current works and conversed extensively on his trajectory as a writer.

2011 Dominican Independence Day Celebration

DAMA successfully celebrated the Dominican Independence Day with the presence of NYS Senator Adriano Espaillat, the Consul General Dr. Gisselle Castillo, and Alderman Ariel Reboyras. The event took place in Chicago, at Tumbao Bart & Grill.

DAMA Hosted Fundraiser Party

On Thursday, November 18th, 2010, DAMA held a Fundraiser Party at Tumbao Bar & Grill Restaurant for the purpose of funding its ongoing scholarship awards and operational expenses.

President Leonel Fernández Honored at UIC

President Leonel Fernandez Praises Rafael Nuñez-Cedeño for Forging Links with UICOn October 1st, DAMA was invited to hear President Leonel

Haiti Relief

DAMA secured a large container, donated by businessman Nils Liltorp, and organized collection efforts with the Concerned Haitian Americans of Illinois (CHAI) and the Consejo Consultivo Presidencial de Chicago, and other Dominican organizations. The container was transported and delivered to CHAI in Haiti.

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DAMA Announces the Dr. Ramón García Educational Award!
Thanks to Dr. Ramón García’s generosity, President of García Medical Center and Chicago Endoscopy Center, DAMA proudly announces the Dr. Ramón García Educational Award. Download application here.

This is the Dominican Republic: The people, the culture
Así es la República Dominicana: su gente, su cultura

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Events

• According to Dr. Ramona Hernández, noted sociologist and director of the City University of New York’s Dominican Studies Institute, Dominicans in Illinois should feel proud and in the mood for celebration. Read more and view gallery here.

• We had a wonderful time on Friday 19, 2012 celebrating DAMA's Annual Dinner and Award Ceremony. DAMA takes this opportunity to thank all attendees. Read more and view gallery here.

• Continuing his presentations in Chicago, on April 11, 2012, Freddy Rodríguez also spoke to faculty, students, and other visitors at UIC's Latino Cultural Center. Read more and view gallery here.

• On April 7, 2012, famed Dominican painter Freddy Rodriguez visited Chicago and spoke on his identity as a Latino and his development as a visual artist. Read more and view gallery here.

• The first activity for 2012 saw the visit by Alejandra Y. Castillo, National Deputy Director of the Minority Business Development Agency, U.S. Department of Commerce. Read more and view gallery here.

• December 20, officially designated Migrant Day, the National Council for Communities Abroad (CONDEX) recognized 100 Dominicans as distinguishing themselves in different professions abroad. Read more and view gallery here.

• On April 17, 2011 the renowned writer René Rodríguez Soriano visited Chicago and met with DAMA’s members and sympathizers at Café Bolero where he read from his current works and conversed extensively on his trajectory as a writer. Read more and view gallery here.