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Education Health

Teachers Double as Tech Help for Hispanic Families

Nearly half of Chicago school district students are Hispanic, yet families say help for Spanish-speaking families has not gone far enough.

Amaris E. RodriguezDecember 17, 2020

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Maestros de CPS trabajan extra dando ayuda tecnológica a las familias hispanas

Casi la mitad de los estudiantes del distrito escolar de Chicago son hispanos; aún así, las familias dicen que la ayuda para quienes hablan español no ha sido suficiente.

Amaris E. RodriguezDecember 17, 2020

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Immigration Policy

Toy Drive for Children of ICE Detainees this Week

After spending over 10 months detained by ICE, an immigrant from Benin hopes to raise $3,400 this week to support 30 families.

Chelsea VerstegenDecember 15, 2020

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Derechos de trabajadores inmigrantes durante la pandemia de COVID-19

Borderless Magazine habla con Evelyn Vargas de la Unión Latina de Chicago sobre los derechos de trabajadores inmigrantes durante la pandemia de COVID-19.

Sebastián González de LeónDecember 10, 2020

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Chicago Latina Moms Brinda Ayuda Mutua a Familias Inmigrantes

El grupo local de madres entregó más de 50 mil dólares en ayuda mutua a las familias de Chicago, quienes no fueron beneficiadas con el cheque de estímulo federal por el COVID-19.

Amaris E. RodriguezDecember 10, 2020

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Arts & Culture Health Labor Organizing

Chicago Latina Moms Provides Mutual Aid Support to Immigrant Families

The local mom’s group gave out over $50,000 in mutual aid assistance to Chicago families who were unable to get the COVID-19 federal stimulus check.

Amaris E. RodriguezDecember 10, 2020

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Immigration Policy Organizing

“We’re Fighting the Same Fight”: African Migrants on End SARS and Black Lives Matter

Black Lives Matter protests and the growing movement to disband Nigeria’s controversial SARS police unit are driving urgent conversations on race and identity among people of the African diaspora.

Sarah LuyengiDecember 2, 2020

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El mundo secreto de los adolescentes inmigrantes que trabajan en peligrosos turnos nocturnos en fábricas suburbanas

Durante el día, inmigrantes menores de edad van a la secundaria. Por la noche, trabajan en fábricas para pagar deudas del viaje y mandar dinero a sus familias. El trabajo infantil no sorprende a las autoridades. Tampoco están haciendo mucho sobre el tema.

Melissa SanchezNovember 23, 2020

Health Immigration Policy Labor Visuals

Inside the Lives of Immigrant Teens Working Dangerous Night Shifts in Suburban Factories

During the day, immigrant teenagers attend high school. At night, they work in factories to pay debts to smugglers and send money to family. The authorities aren’t surprised by child labor. They’re also not doing much about it.

Melissa SanchezNovember 23, 2020

Resources

Where to Find Turkey Giveaways This Thanksgiving

Community organizations throughout Chicago are giving out food and clothing to families in need this holiday season.

Diane Bou KhalilNovember 19, 2020

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