Claire Voon, Author at Borderless Magazine NFP

Photo courtesy of the Pilsen Solidarity Network and Casa Al-Fatiha

Things to do

Three Things To Do in Chicago, Oct. 22-Oct. 29

Attend a Halloween show to help communities in Honduras, support the Southeast Environmental Task Force and get free COVID tests and boosters!

Claire VoonOctober 22, 2021

Photo by Camilla Forte/Borderless Magazine

As Told To Español

Conozca al propietario de Kim’s Corner Food, un supermercado de Chicago, donde collages tapizan las paredes

Thomas Kong, nacido en Corea del Norte, emigró a Estados Unidos en busca de oportunidades. Ahora, tiene una profesión distinta: propietario de una tienda de conveniencia y artista.

Claire VoonOctober 5, 2021

Arts & Culture As Told To Labor

Meet the Owner of Kim’s Corner Food, a Chicago Grocery Stocked with Collages

North Korea-born Thomas Kong immigrated to the U.S. for opportunity. Now, he has a distinct profession: convenience store owner and artist.

Claire VoonSeptember 29, 2021

Illustration by Cha Pornea

Español

Cómo ayudar a los refugiados afganos en Chicago y en otros lugares

Dona dinero o sé voluntario para ayudar a las familias de refugiados afganos que escapan de los talibanes

Claire VoonSeptember 1, 2021

Illustration by Cha Pornea

Resources

How to Help Afghan Refugees in Chicago and Beyond

Donate money or volunteer to support in-need Afghan refugee families escaping the Taliban

Claire VoonAugust 20, 2021

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Photo by Diane Bou Khalil/Borderless Magazine

Español

La ciudadanía se manifiesta para terminar con la violencia en contra de asiáticos en los Estados Unidos

Después de un año donde se ha visto un aumento en los ataques contra las comunidades asiáticas en el país, grupos locales Asiático-Americanos e Isleños del Pacífico (AAPI, por sus siglas en inglés) se reunieron en el Barrio chino de Chicago para exigir respuestas.

Claire Voon and Diane Bou KhalilMay 3, 2021

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Resources

How to Confront Domestic Violence

Apna Ghar’s Maha Waseem on how immigrants are particularly vulnerable to domestic violence and what we can do to support survivors.

Diane Bou Khalil and Claire VoonApril 20, 2021

Photo by Diane Bou Khalil/Borderless Magazine

Organizing

Chicagoans Rally to End Violence Against Asians in America

After a year that has seen a rise in attacks against Asian communities in the U.S., local AAPI groups gathered in Chicago's Chinatown to demand action.

Claire Voon and Diane Bou KhalilMarch 30, 2021

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Image courtesy of DePaul Art Museum

Español

Una Nueva Exposición de Arte Contemporáneo Eleva las Experiencias Latinxs

Una muestra significativa de arte intergeneracional que presenta DePaul Art Museum, celebra las contribuciones de los artistas latinxs que tienen lazos con Chicago.

Claire VoonFebruary 22, 2021

Image courtesy of DePaul Art Museum

Arts & Culture

New Contemporary Art Exhibit Uplifts Latinx Experiences

At the DePaul Art Museum, a major intergenerational art show celebrates the contributions of Latinx artists with ties to Chicago.

Claire VoonFebruary 18, 2021