US’s first refugee-owned sewing group launches Arts & Culture US’s first refugee-owned sewing group launches A new kind of fashion company is coming to Chicago.Sehar SufiJanuary 25, 2019
Photo by Geoff Stellfox Hundreds of Venezuelans rally in downtown Chicago Organizing Hundreds of Venezuelans rally in downtown Chicago Just hours after Juan Guaidó declared himself president of Venezuela, hundreds of people gathered outside the consulate in Chicago.Geoff StellfoxJanuary 24, 2019
Melanie Schikore on the asylum process As Told ToAsylum City Melanie Schikore on the asylum process President Trump signed a 90-day asylum ban Friday that makes it harder for immigrants to claim asylum. But just who are asylum seekers?Sarah Conway and Michelle KanaarNovember 13, 2018
Khaled Hosseini on why we need to hear refugee stories now As Told To Khaled Hosseini on why we need to hear refugee stories now Before he became the best-selling author author of “The Kite Runner,” Khaled Hosseini was an asylum seeker.Nissa RheeNovember 6, 2018
Asylum seeker turned lawyer Luis Mancheno on the power of stories As Told ToAsylum City Asylum seeker turned lawyer Luis Mancheno on the power of stories After someone tried to kill him in Ecuador because of his sexual orientation, Luis Mancheno found a new home and calling in the United States.Michelle KanaarOctober 24, 2018
La Vida de La Villita An ice cream store owner brings together Mexican flavors — and families — in Chicago’s Little Village Azucar is a popular gathering place for immigrants looking for a taste of home.Olivia ObinemeSeptember 26, 2018
Light skin, blue eyes and born in Mexico: An artist shares what life is like with two nationalities La Vida de La Villita Light skin, blue eyes and born in Mexico: An artist shares what life is like with two nationalities Natalie González is a Mexico-based artist and illustrator.Nissa RheeSeptember 20, 2018
An organizer challenges the way we think about — and police — immigration today As Told ToLa Vida de La Villita An organizer challenges the way we think about — and police — immigration today Tania Unzueta is a fierce advocate for the rights of undocumented immigrants around the country.Nissa RheeSeptember 19, 2018
Little Village’s first Mexican alderman on the neighborhood’s transformation over the decades As Told ToLa Vida de La Villita Little Village’s first Mexican alderman on the neighborhood’s transformation over the decades Earlier this year Jesús “Chuy” García scored a victory in the Democratic primary for Illinois’ lone Latinx-majority congressional seat.Alex V. HernandezSeptember 19, 2018
Little Village speaks out: How the police gang database is impacting their community As Told ToLa Vida de La Villita Little Village speaks out: How the police gang database is impacting their community Residents share their experiences with racial profiling and police brutality in Chicago.Nissa RheeSeptember 19, 2018