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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

doors, loterÍa, Pilsen, murals, community

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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

As Told To Español

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

Illustration by Miguel Lopez

Things to do

Three Things To Do in Chicago, Oct. 8-Oct. 15

Get a free copy of our comic book, give local journalists feedback on their work and learn about the case for opening the U.S.-Mexico border.

Borderless Magazine StaffOctober 8, 2021

Photo courtesy of Dr. Siham Ibrahim

Arts & Culture As Told To Education

Lebanese Cultural Center Builds Community in Illinois and Beyond

Amid multiple crises in her native Lebanon, Siham Ibrahim is preserving Lebanese heritage in Chicago and helping people back home.

Diane Bou KhalilOctober 7, 2021

Photo by Camilla Forte/Borderless Magazine

As Told To Español

Conozca al propietario de Kim’s Corner Food, un supermercado de Chicago, donde collages tapizan las paredes

Thomas Kong, nacido en Corea del Norte, emigró a Estados Unidos en busca de oportunidades. Ahora, tiene una profesión distinta: propietario de una tienda de conveniencia y artista.

Claire VoonOctober 5, 2021

Things to do

Three Things To Do in Chicago, Sept. 30-Oct. 7

Eat mooncakes, learn about activist campaigns on Chicago's Southeast Side and sign up for a workshop geared towards photo editors.

Borderless Magazine StaffSeptember 30, 2021

kan-win, #metoo, gender-based violence, aapi

Photo by Camilla Forte/Borderless Magazine

Español

Más allá de #MeToo y los tiroteos de los spas en Atlanta

Cómo KAN-WIN está ayudando a poner fin a la violencia de género en la comunidad asiática y asiático-americana de Chicago en una época de aumento de los crímenes de odio.

Adriana RezalSeptember 29, 2021

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