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Jean Chrisbene Justin As Told To Black Immigrants Today Trending

Jean Chrisbene Justin

He was a police officer in Haiti. He left with his son after being threatened by gang members. Now he awaits his family in Chicago.

Sarah LuyengiJune 15, 2023

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Jean Yves Hector As Told To Black Immigrants Today Trending

Jean Yves Hector

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

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Agnes Kanjinga As Told To Black Immigrants Today Trending

Agnes Kanjinga

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

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Max As Told To Black Immigrants Today Trending

Max

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

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After Five Long Years, a Venezuelan Family Is Reunited Immigration Policy Trending

After Five Long Years, a Venezuelan Family Is Reunited

Frank Sandoval had to leave Venezuela to save his life. He became a lawyer to help others seek asylum. After a five-year process, he was reunited with his wife and daughter in Chicago.

Chelsea VerstegenJune 2, 2023

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Lillian Ingabire As Told To Black Immigrants Today Trending

Lillian Ingabire

She was born in a refugee camp. Now, she helps other girls who have been displaced build their own community.

Sarah LuyengiJune 1, 2023

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Yolande Sanvi As Told To Black Immigrants Today Trending

Yolande Sanvi

She was a software engineer, now she teaches African hairstyling to help others live the American dream.

Sarah LuyengiMay 26, 2023

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How US Policy Drives, Describes and Denies Black Immigration Black Immigrants Today Immigration Policy Trending

How US Policy Drives, Describes and Denies Black Immigration

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

Organizers from The Resurrection Project chant at a news conference for the Healthy Illinois Campaign at the Alivio Medical Center in Chicago, Ill. They hold a banner and signs that read "Healthy Illinois" and "Illinois believes health care is a human right."

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Immigrant Advocates Push for Healthy Illinois For All Bill Health Immigration Policy Organizing Trending

Immigrant Advocates Push for Healthy Illinois For All Bill

If passed, the bill would implement universal health insurance for low-income residents, regardless of immigration status.

Adriana Martinez-SmileyMay 19, 2023

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As Public Health Emergency Ends, Community Resource Groups Work to Fill the Gap Health Immigration Policy Organizing Trending

As Public Health Emergency Ends, Community Resource Groups Work to Fill the Gap

As Gov. Pritzker declares an end to the public health emergency brought on by the pandemic and subsequent relief funds, four community-led efforts work to make sure their neighbors’ needs are still met.

Chelsea VerstegenMay 17, 2023

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