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#WomenForSyria shows solidarity with displaced Syrians

Women’s March Illinois organizers hosted a candlelight vigil in downtown Chicago on April 13 to show solidarity with Syrians who have been displaced or suffered because of the civil war in that country.

Alex V. HernandezApril 18, 2017

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Igor Schyb on being born without a country

An ethnic Ukrainian, he began his life in a refugee camp in Munich, Germany in 1949.

Margaret TazioliApril 18, 2017

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Susan Adeeb on the dark years of Iraq

Susan Adeeb came to the United States as a refugee from Iraq. During the Iraq War, she served as an interpreter for the U.S. Provincial Authority.

Sarah ConwayApril 12, 2017

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Khaled Almilaji on the ‘Muslim Ban’ and being unable to return to the US

It’s been three months since Khaled Almilaji has seen his pregnant wife.

Sarah ConwayApril 11, 2017

Immigration Policy

Hikmat Taha on coming from Sudan and making her voice heard

As a child in Sudan, Hikmat Taha watched her father spend time in prison for his political activism.

Timna AxelApril 5, 2017

Arts & Culture Labor

The Jebran family and the taste of home

In a complex time for both of their lands, the Jebran family caters Syrian food to feel more at home in Chicago.

Hannah Tate and Maya MillerMarch 28, 2017

Arts & Culture Immigration Policy Visuals

Chicagoans tell us: What is the role of immigrants in America?

Borderless teamed up with The Point magazine on March 14 for a special panel discussion about immigration.

Sarah ConwayMarch 21, 2017

Health Immigration Policy Labor

Zarna Patel on studying to be a doctor with DACA

After 21 years of secrecy, Zarna Patel is stepping out of the shadows and claiming her undocumented identity.

Zarna PatelMarch 20, 2017

Arts & Culture Visuals

Little Village ‘Montooneros’: The political power of cartoons

Nearly 40 political cartoonists from Mexico and the United States expressed their views on President Trump’s immigration policy for a new exhibition that opened this week in Chicago.

Alex V. Hernandez and Michelle KanaarMarch 16, 2017

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Diana Cruz on being Muslim, Latina, and attacked from all sides

Diana Cruz was born and raised in Chicago and converted to Islam 17 years ago.

Alex V. HernandezMarch 16, 2017

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