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Little Village Businesses Can Apply For Up To $3,000 Micro-Grants

Along with financial assistance, the Road to Recovery program offers technical help for businesses struggling during the pandemic.

Mauricio PeñaMarch 9, 2021

Environment and Health

More Than 1,000 People Line Up For Community-Led Vaccination Effort In Little Village: ‘A Very Important Moment’

The pop-up vaccinated 1,000 Little Village residents Sunday. It was held at a community location in hopes of eliminating barriers, organizers said.

Mauricio PeñaMarch 5, 2021

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Borderless Magazine 2020 Impact Report

Learn how Borderless Magazine amplified the struggles and strengths of immigrant communities in the Midwest in 2020.

Borderless Magazine StaffMarch 4, 2021

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Photo courtesy of Jacqueline Saper

Arts & Culture

Chicagoan Remembers Revolutionary Iran

Local author Jacqueline Saper was a young woman during the 1979 Iranian revolution and sought asylum in the United States.

Diane Bou KhalilMarch 3, 2021

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Environment and Health Organizing Resources

With Anti-Asian Attacks On The Rise, Webinar Teaches Bystanders How To Help

During the past few months, Catherine Shieh has been leading bystander intervention trainings over Zoom to help stem the rise in anti-Asian attacks throughout the country.

Esther Yoon-Ji KangMarch 2, 2021

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Immigration Policy

En La Villita, una comuna de artistas liderada por inmigrantes se resiste al desalojo

En medio de una crisis de vivienda que ha dejado a los inquilinos inmigrantes entre los más vulnerables, un grupo de inmigrantes y músicos de punk rock lucha por quedarse en un edificio comercial al que durante años han llamado su hogar.

Alexandra ArriagaMarch 1, 2021

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Arts & Culture Labor and Economics

In Little Village, An Immigrant-Led Artists’ Commune Resists as Developer Seeks Eviction

In the midst of a housing crisis that has left immigrant renters among the most vulnerable, a group of immigrant punk rock musicians are fighting to stay at a commercial building they’ve called home for years.

Alexandra ArriagaFebruary 24, 2021

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Immigration Policy

Una Nueva Exposición de Arte Contemporáneo Eleva las Experiencias Latinxs

Una muestra significativa de arte intergeneracional que presenta DePaul Art Museum, celebra las contribuciones de los artistas latinxs que tienen lazos con Chicago.

Claire VoonFebruary 22, 2021

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Arts & Culture

New Contemporary Art Exhibit Uplifts Latinx Experiences

At the DePaul Art Museum, a major intergenerational art show celebrates the contributions of Latinx artists with ties to Chicago.

Claire VoonFebruary 18, 2021

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Environment and Health

‘COVID Jungle’ Report Highlights Experiences of Manufacturing, Warehouse Workers Amid Pandemic

When Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued a stay-at-home order in March 2020, closing nonessential businesses and encouraging people to work from home, Little Village resident Estrella Hernandez continued to report to her temporary job at a west suburban warehouse.

Kristen ThometzFebruary 16, 2021

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