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
Activists and musicians gather for the ‘Refugee Remix Rally’
The protest was organized by the Inner-City Muslim Action Network as a place to hear the “voices, stories and creative brilliance” of communities most at-risk under the Trump administration.
Leo HerreraMarch 8, 2017
Chicagoans respond to the new immigration ban
Chicago’s immigrant communities responded to President Trump’s revised executive order today with an event condemning the new measures.
Sarah ConwayMarch 6, 2017
Jafra Saif on dance and growing up in Syria
Tango dancer, log cabin builder, Syrian immigrant: Jafra Saif is anything but typical.
Sarah ConwayMarch 3, 2017
Mahdia Lynn on creating a feminist and LGBTQ-affirming mosque
Masjid al-Rabia mosque held its first service less than a month after the election of President Trump and has found itself the target of both anti-Muslim and anti-LGBT groups.
Nissa RheeMarch 2, 2017
