He risked his life to flee Eritrea. Now, the father of three has started a new life in Chicago.
Diane Bou KhalilNovember 6, 2023
He traveled from Haiti to Chicago for his first art exhibition at 19. But when he had to leave Haiti in 2019, he made Chicago his home.
Sayou CooperJune 13, 2023
She left Congo to escape ongoing violence. In search of a safe home for her children, she came to Chicago and found her community.
Sayou CooperJune 9, 2023
Max was born and raised in Senegal. But after years of suffering economic hardship and sexual abuse, he was cast out of his family.
Vida OpokuJune 5, 2023
She was born in a refugee camp. Now, she helps other girls who have been displaced build their own community.
Sarah LuyengiJune 1, 2023
She was a software engineer, now she teaches African hairstyling to help others live the American dream.
Sarah LuyengiMay 26, 2023
Patrice Lawrence of the UndocuBlack Network explains how U.S. policies are impacting Black immigration from Africa, the Caribbean and Latin America.
Jillian MeleroMay 26, 2023
