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"20th annual Pilsen Open Studios OCt. 22 and 23rd. 2022/12-8pm" an illustration of 18th street and figure with paintbrushes and a bandana.

Illustration by Chema Skandal

Arts & Culture

Three Things To Do In Chicago, Oct. 20 – Oct. 26

Commune with local artists, learn some cross-cultural history and politics or celebrate loved ones passed.

Borderless Magazine StaffOctober 20, 2022

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Michelle Kanaar/Borderless Magazine

Resources

Who Are Asylum Seekers and What Is Asylum?

We answer your questions about asylum rules and the differences between asylum seekers, refugees, migrants and more.

Diane Bou KhalilOctober 20, 2022

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Lotte Entertainment

Arts & Culture

Four Things To Do In Chicago, Oct. 13 – Oct. 19

Celebrate diversity and build community with film screenings, book launches, author talks and art workshops!

Borderless Magazine StaffOctober 13, 2022

Frank Sandoval wearing a gray jacket and blue dot tie in front of various framed awards and certificates in his office

Michelle Kanaar/Borderless Magazine

Immigration Policy

An Overwhelmed Immigration System is Facing a Shortage of Attorneys Amid a Growing Backlog of Cases

The arrivals of more than two thousand migrants sent to Chicago from Texas are exacerbating the need for attorneys who handle asylum cases.

Chelsea VerstegenOctober 13, 2022

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XYZ Films

Arts & Culture

Three Things To Do In Chicago, Oct. 6 – Oct. 12

Celebrate diversity and build community with music that bridges continents, global films and food!

Borderless Magazine StaffOctober 6, 2022

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Photo by Adriana Diaz

Arts & Culture

Chicago Writer Erika L. Sánchez Gets Personal in New Memoir

The DePaul University professor and daughter of Mexican immigrants talks about mental health and healing through writing.

Jillian MeleroOctober 6, 2022

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Arts & Culture

Three Things To Do In Chicago, Sept. 29 – Oct. 5

Celebrate diversity and build community with personal storytelling, world music and fine art.

Borderless Magazine StaffSeptember 29, 2022

A woman looks back over her shoulder and a blue bird faces her

Illustration by Anna Mielniczuk for Borderless Magazine

As Told To

She Fought to Get An Education in Afghanistan. Now This Student is Finding Hope at DePaul University.

Sara and 147 other female students were evacuated from Kabul University after the Taliban took over the Afghan government in August 2021.

Saleha SoadatSeptember 28, 2022

A woman with a green jacket and a butterfly is dancing

Illustration by Anna Mielniczuk for Borderless Magazine

As Told To

Fleeing Suicide Attacks, an Afghan Student Finds Freedom in Chicago

Maryam and 147 other female students waited at the Kabul airport for days before they could escape Afghanistan.

Saleha SoadatSeptember 27, 2022

Arts & Culture

Three Things To Do In Chicago, Sept. 22-Sept. 28

Celebrate diversity and community through literature, language, music and fine art.

Borderless Magazine StaffSeptember 22, 2022

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