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Dozens of Traumatized Afghan Kids Struggle Inside a Shelter That’s Ill-Equipped to Care for Them

Some Afghan children at a Chicago shelter have hurt themselves or others, leaving workers overwhelmed. Employees say the shelter has never experienced this level of chaos and isn’t equipped to provide kids with services they need.

Melissa SanchezOctober 28, 2021

Photo by Michelle Kanaar

Things to do

Three Things To Do in Chicago, Oct. 28–Nov. 4

Help advocate for a path to citizenship, visit an installation of ofrendas and go "trunk-or-treating" on the Southeast Side!

Borderless Magazine StaffOctober 28, 2021

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Las puertas de la Lotería en Pilsen hablan del pasado y el presente del vecindario

Diferentes artistas han pintado una serie de murales en las puertas de la calle 18, inspirados en el clásico juego de la Lotería.

Maggie SivitOctober 27, 2021

Photo courtesy of the Pilsen Solidarity Network and Casa Al-Fatiha

Things to do

Three Things To Do in Chicago, Oct. 22-Oct. 29

Attend a Halloween show to help communities in Honduras, support the Southeast Environmental Task Force and get free COVID tests and boosters!

Claire VoonOctober 22, 2021

Photo by Claudia Hernández for Borderless Magazine

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Finalmente en los Estados Unidos, una solicitante de asilo transgénero encuentra tierra firme

Después de cruzar la frontera entre Estados Unidos y México en busca de asilo, Susana Coreas está navegando por su nueva vida en la ciudad de Nueva York y construyendo una comunidad en el camino.

Claudia HernándezOctober 21, 2021

Photo by Claudia Hernández for Borderless Magazine

Arts & Culture Investigation

At Last in the US, a Transgender Asylum Seeker Finds Her Footing

After crossing the U.S.-Mexico border to seek asylum, Susana Coreas is navigating life in New York City and building community along the way.

Claudia HernándezOctober 21, 2021

by Benjamin Giska. Jason Marck / WBEZ

Arts & Culture

The Lotería doors in Pilsen speak to the neighborhood’s past and present

Different artists have painted a series of murals on doors along 18th Street, inspired by the classic Lotería game.

Maggie SivitOctober 19, 2021

Photo courtesy of Pilot Project Brewing

Things to do

Three Things To Do in Chicago, Oct. 15-Oct. 21

Watch a documentary about Chicago’s Southeast Side, run to support Middle Eastern refugees and meet the Borderless team at a beer tasting!

Borderless Magazine StaffOctober 15, 2021

Health Immigration Policy Resources

FAQ: What You Need to Know About COVID Vaccines in Immigrant Detention Centers

A confusing rollout has left many immigrants detained by ICE relying on local governments to get a COVID vaccine.

Adriana RezalOctober 13, 2021

Photo courtesy of Dr. Siham Ibrahim

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El centro cultural libanés construye una comunidad en Illinois y otros lugares

En medio de múltiples crisis en su Líbano natal, Siham Ibrahim preserva la herencia libanesa en Chicago y ayuda a la gente que se encuentra en el Líbano.

Diane Bou KhalilOctober 12, 2021

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