Rosa Cabrera: Chocolate’s Rich History

Rosa M. Cabrera, director of the Latino Cultural Center, developed the idea of the “Chocolate: Drink of Gods, Food of Mortals” series which uses cacao to link cultural heritage to contemporary life. – Photo: Joshua Clark

 

As the “Chocolate: Drink of Gods, Food of Mortals” series of educational public programs comes to an end, Rosa reflects on chocolate’s rich history, and how the Latino Cultural Center used cacao to explore the relationship between culture, memory, food and identity from Mesoamerican times to the present.See more at UIC News!

Also, inspired by the success of our chocolate series, the LCC has created an exhibit to be displayed at the UIC Daley Library through April 30th, 2016. For more details see “Chocolate: Drink of Gods, Food of Mortals” Exhibit – Opening Reception.