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Two streets in Humboldt Park now bear the names Rafael Cruz Way and Julio Osorio Way, honoring Puerto Rican men fatally shot by police in 1977—a tragedy that ignited unrest and birthed the neighborhood’s annual Puerto Rican parade. Championed by Alderperson Jessie Fuentes, the renaming marks a powerful act of remembrance and cultural pride, especially for families like Carrie Giese-Vazquez, whose father was Rafael Cruz. Their legacy is now etched into the streetscape, serving as both a lesson on racial injustice and a tribute to resilience. Despite disputed police reports—families insist Osorio held a hairbrush, not a gun—their names endure as symbols of truth, justice, and the enduring spirit of the Puerto Rican community.

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