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Muslim Community Center of Chicago opens its doors to neighbors

The Muslim Community Center of Chicago was established in 1969 and is one of the oldest and largest Muslim organizations in the Chicago area.

Alex V. HernandezFebruary 21, 2017

Immigration Policy

Suzanne Akhras Sahloul on the Muslim Ban’s impact on the Syrian community

Suzanne Akhras Sahloul is the founder and executive director of the Syrian Community Network, which helps Syrian refugees make a new home in the Chicago area.

Sarah ConwayFebruary 20, 2017

As Told To

Jamie Friedland on the Movement to Help Those Caught in the Muslim Ban

Jamie Friedland answered a call for legal help at O’Hare International Airport January 28, the day after the immigration ban began.

Nissa RheeFebruary 15, 2017

Arts & Culture

Abu Nabil on home and the taste of shish barak

When Abu Nabil* tastes shish barak (ششبرك‎), he remembers his mother.

Sarah ConwayFebruary 14, 2017

As Told To Immigration Policy

A Somali refugee reflects on becoming an American citizen

I was welcomed, and I’m thankful.

Abdinasir KahinFebruary 14, 2017

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Muslim Community Center of Chicago opens its doors to neighbors

Suzanne Akhras Sahloul on the Muslim Ban’s impact on the Syrian community

Jamie Friedland on the Movement to Help Those Caught in the Muslim Ban

Abu Nabil on home and the taste of shish barak

A Somali refugee reflects on becoming an American citizen