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South Asia Institute Holds Its First Desi Queer Open Mic Night Arts & Culture Trending Visuals

South Asia Institute Holds Its First Desi Queer Open Mic Night

Organizers say the event was a first for the institute, but hope it will promote more inclusivity while celebrating Desi queer stories and creativity.

Efrain SorianoJuly 3, 2023

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Here’s How to Access Immigrant Health Benefits Programs in Illinois Before The Enrollment Pause Health Immigration Policy Trending

Here’s How to Access Immigrant Health Benefits Programs in Illinois Before The Enrollment Pause

Starting July 1, Illinois will limit access to programs that provide medical coverage for undocumented immigrants and low-income lawful permanent residents. Here’s what those programs do and how to enroll.

Katrina PhamJune 29, 2023

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Novelist Isabel Allende on ‘The Wind Knows My Name’ Arts & Culture Trending

Novelist Isabel Allende on ‘The Wind Knows My Name’

The best-selling Chilean author talks about her new book and the importance of telling immigration stories.

Claudia HernándezJune 23, 2023

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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