Celebrating the World Within Our City
Chicago truly embodies the world. Still skeptical? Take a walk through neighborhoods where the aromas of far-off lands fill the air, where storefronts display signs in dozens of languages, and where each block tells a different cultural story. Our city offers an unparalleled journey through global communities without ever leaving the metropolitan area.
With somber voices, they gather in prayer for loved ones back in Ukraine. Here in Chicago's heart, they stand united. On different days, similar concerns echo throughout our neighborhoods—anxious conversations about unfolding events in Istanbul, Cairo, Manila, Bangkok, San Juan, Mexico City, Caracas, Lagos, Mogadishu, Ramallah, Jerusalem. These distant troubles resonate deeply within our local communities.
Many believe the forced internment of Japanese Americans during World War II belongs to a distant past, resolved when the Korematsu decision was overturned. However, following the events of September 11th, we've witnessed a troubling rise in hate crimes and discriminatory profiling targeting Muslim and Arab American communities, along with those mistakenly identified as such, including Sikh Americans.
The United African Organization hosted a powerful Racial Justice Roundtable, bringing together allies from Asian American, Arab/Muslim, and Latino communities to address a critical shared concern: confronting racism and building solidarity across cultural boundaries.
A curated selection of upcoming multicultural events happening throughout Chicago this week.
Chicago pulses with cultural energy, and keeping track of everything can feel overwhelming. We've compiled some of this weekend's most engaging multicultural events to help you plan your outings. Explore what's happening.
Journalists can document where violence occurs and who suffers from it. But how do we report on what prevents violence and builds safer communities?
These essential questions shaped a journalist workshop held June 11th at Columbia College's Stage Two, organized by Community Media Workshop and Strengthening Chicago's Youth, with WBEZ South Side Bureau chief Natalie Moore moderating.