Cocina Libre: Building Community through Immigrant Stories and Food Cultures

Join us for an evening of food, film, and connection as we host professor and licensed therapist Julia Roncoroni (University of Denver; Cocina Libre founder) and Chef Gregory León (Amilinda restaurant, 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’s impact on chef participants; hear directly from Roncoroni and León about their work; and get to sample light appetizers from Chef Greg’s Amilinda offerings!

RSVP requested on the event webpage by Feb. 19.

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.

For questions or access needs, please contact clacs@uwm.edu.