Igor Schyb on being born without a country
An ethnic Ukrainian, he began his life in a refugee camp in Munich, Germany in 1949.
Margaret TazioliApril 18, 2017
Susan Adeeb on the dark years of Iraq
Susan Adeeb came to the United States as a refugee from Iraq. During the Iraq War, she served as an interpreter for the U.S. Provincial Authority.
Sarah ConwayApril 12, 2017
Khaled Almilaji on the ‘Muslim Ban’ and being unable to return to the US
It’s been three months since Khaled Almilaji has seen his pregnant wife.
Sarah ConwayApril 11, 2017
Hikmat Taha on coming from Sudan and making her voice heard
As a child in Sudan, Hikmat Taha watched her father spend time in prison for his political activism.
Timna AxelApril 5, 2017
The Jebran family and the taste of home
In a complex time for both of their lands, the Jebran family caters Syrian food to feel more at home in Chicago.
Chicagoans tell us: What is the role of immigrants in America?
Borderless teamed up with The Point magazine on March 14 for a special panel discussion about immigration.
Sarah ConwayMarch 21, 2017
Zarna Patel on studying to be a doctor with DACA
After 21 years of secrecy, Zarna Patel is stepping out of the shadows and claiming her undocumented identity.
Zarna PatelMarch 20, 2017
Little Village ‘Montooneros’: The political power of cartoons
Nearly 40 political cartoonists from Mexico and the United States expressed their views on President Trump’s immigration policy for a new exhibition that opened this week in Chicago.
Diana Cruz on being Muslim, Latina, and attacked from all sides
Diana Cruz was born and raised in Chicago and converted to Islam 17 years ago.
Alex V. HernandezMarch 16, 2017
Two friends set out to translate Chicago into Arabic
Chicago was love at first sight for Malek Abdulsamad.
Sarah ConwayMarch 12, 2017
