Leslie Hurtado, Author at Borderless Magazine NFP

Environment and Health

Rooting out Risk: Cicero’s Challenge to Build a Safe Inclusive Park

As Cicero pushes forward with plans for a $2.7 million inclusive park, concerns are growing over toxic soil removal and environmental risks at the former industrial site, raising questions about the safety of the community’s newest green space.

Leslie HurtadoSeptember 26, 2024

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Environment and Health Resources

Using Education to Overcome Health Care Barriers for Immigrants

The Immigrant Health Academy is helping Chicago area immigrants navigate the health care system and access funding for their medical bills.

Leslie HurtadoMay 19, 2022

Phillip and Jacky hand a plastic bag with tea to a client

Michelle Kanaar/Borderless Magazine

Arts & Culture Environment and Health

Chicago’s Herbalists Are Filling Gaps in Health Care Access During COVID

As misinformation about natural cures soars during the pandemic, trained herbalists in Chicago are educating vulnerable immigrant communities.

Leslie HurtadoApril 6, 2022

Sebastian Hidalgo for Borderless Magazine

As Told To Organizing

Keeping the Faith: The Woman Who Started the Sanctuary Movement

Elvira Arellano retells the story of when she took a stand to fight for her son and her work to protect undocumented immigrants.

Leslie HurtadoFebruary 15, 2022

CPS student Gisselle Baltazar doing homework at home while class is canceled during COVID surge

Photo by Leslie Hurtado/ Borderless Magazine

Education Environment and Health Investigation

How The Chicago School Fight Impacts First-Gen High School Students

Caught in the crossfire between Chicago’s school district and the teachers union, students ask who is protecting their health.

Leslie HurtadoJanuary 11, 2022

Environment and Health Resources

Six immigrant organizations that need your help during the coronavirus outbreak

As COVID-19 continues to spread in Illinois, immigrant organizations are looking to protect their oldest, most vulnerable community members.

Leslie HurtadoMarch 18, 2020

Leslie Hurtado

Rooting out Risk: Cicero’s Challenge to Build a Safe Inclusive Park

Using Education to Overcome Health Care Barriers for Immigrants

Chicago’s Herbalists Are Filling Gaps in Health Care Access During COVID

Keeping the Faith: The Woman Who Started the Sanctuary Movement

How The Chicago School Fight Impacts First-Gen High School Students

Six immigrant organizations that need your help during the coronavirus outbreak

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