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"The untold story of RMS Titanic's Chinese survivors" "from executive producer James Cameron""www.thesixdocumentary.com"

Arts & Culture

Things To Do In Chicago, Feb. 23 – March 1

Learn what became of the Chinese survivors of the Titanic, create original music and dance inspired by Latino Chicago or see Ecuador’s Best International Feature.

Borderless Magazine StaffFebruary 23, 2023

Pinar and her son Kenan in the window looking down on cousins outside of a pink home with a coffee pot in the foreground

Photo courtesy of Pinar Istek

Immigration Policy Organizing

Chicago’s Turkish and Syrian Community Members on How to Help Those Affected by the Earthquakes

Local Turkish and Syrian residents talk about the effects of the recent earthquakes on their home countries and about ways you can help.

Diane Bou KhalilFebruary 23, 2023

"Chicago Language Cafe" written over a red image of people sitting and talking around tables

Arts & Culture

Things To Do In Chicago, Feb. 16 – 22

Strengthen your foreign language skills, get some inspiration from a winter art show or mix business and pleasure with a forum and gala.

Borderless Magazine StaffFebruary 15, 2023

ten people stand outside o the sidewalk in various types of shirts and hoodies

Photo by William “The KiD” Guerrero

Arts & Culture

A Chicago Mural Project Becomes a Nationwide Movement

The Mural Movement started as a beautification project but has grown to provide solace and support for community members — generational or recently arrived.

Martha ContrerasFebruary 9, 2023

The words "Crazy in Love" and "GPLXC" on a blue and pink background with hearts

Gage Park Latinx Council

Arts & Culture

Things To Do In Chicago, Feb. 9 – Feb. 15

Create a personalized candle, run a 5k or take in a winter concert.

Borderless Magazine StaffFebruary 8, 2023

Image courtesy of Illinois Secretary of State Office

Resources

What ID Do You Need to Travel or Register to Vote?

From a driver’s license to a REAL ID card to CityKey ID, here’s how to get an ID if you’re an immigrant or an undocumented person.

Diane Bou KhalilFebruary 2, 2023

Omar Offendum wearing a jean button up, hoodie and winter coat outside in front of a mural

Arts & Culture

Things To Do In Chicago, Feb. 2 – Feb. 8

Hear about a new children’s book for Arab and Muslim families, learn to play Korean games, create your own zine or listen to a Syrian American poet and hip-hop artist.

Borderless Magazine StaffFebruary 2, 2023

Jonathan Aguilar/Borderless Magazine

Environment and Health Investigation

West Chicago Residents Await Decision on 2nd Waste Transfer Station in the City

Amid environmental concerns, residents questioned the need for a second waste station in their community and wanted to know what measures will be taken to mitigate increased pollution.

Diane Bou KhalilJanuary 26, 2023