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Immigration Policy

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

Arts & Culture Labor

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.

Hannah Tate and Maya MillerMarch 28, 2017

Arts & Culture Immigration Policy Visuals

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

Health Immigration Policy Labor

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

Arts & Culture Visuals

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.

Alex V. Hernandez and Michelle KanaarMarch 16, 2017

As Told To

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

Arts & Culture

Two friends set out to translate Chicago into Arabic

Chicago was love at first sight for Malek Abdulsamad.

Sarah ConwayMarch 12, 2017

Arts & Culture

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

Immigration Policy

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

As Told To

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

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