Youcef O. Bounab, Author at Borderless Magazine NFP

J Saxon swings a disco ball dressed in a traditional pink Bolivian suit

Jonathan Aguilar/Borderless Magazine

As Told To Labor and Economics

This Queer Bolivian American Wants To Be Chicago’s Next Mayor

J Saxon says their mixed identities represent Chicagoans who don’t always have a say in politics.

Youcef O. BounabAugust 24, 2022

illustration of Al-Amin Porosh wearing a blue colared shirt

Illustration courtesy of Organized Communities Against Deportation

Immigration Policy Organizing

When Illinois Shut Down Detention Centers, One Detainee Made Sure Fellow Immigrants Got Help

Al-Amin Porosh has helped fellow detainees navigate an opaque immigrant detention system – and built a community behind bars.

Youcef O. BounabAugust 4, 2022

May Thach holds a red sign that reads "#bansoffourbodies" "abortion is heathcare" "napawf"

Photo courtesy of NAPAWF

Environment and Health

End of Roe v. Wade brings new challenges for AAPI community

Reproductive justice advocate Joy Pettigrew talks about barriers to abortion for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

Youcef O. BounabJuly 20, 2022

group of soccer players on a field; most wearing red jerseys

Jonathan Aguilar/Borderless Magazine

Arts & Culture

A Mini World Cup Celebrates Refugees in Chicago

Refugees from over 15 countries played in a soccer tournament at World Refugee Day Chicago.

Youcef O. BounabJune 23, 2022