Celebrating the World Within Our City
Exploring the journeys, dreams, and experiences of those who've made Chicago their new home
Chicago truly reflects the world. Don't believe it? Take a walk through neighborhoods where diverse cultures thrive, where small businesses owned by newcomers bring flavors and traditions from every corner of the globe.
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Behind every clean home are people with their own stories—dreams deferred, families supported from afar, and the dignity of hard work often unseen by those they serve.
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Starting fresh in a new country means learning everything again. For Shabbir un Nissa and many like her, getting behind the wheel represents more than transportation—it's independence, opportunity, and a crucial step toward building a new life.
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The narrative of poverty as solely a city problem is outdated. Over the past decade, suburban poverty has surged dramatically, now accounting for half of the poor in the Chicago metropolitan area. Understanding this shift is critical to addressing regional challenges.
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When I mentioned attending a hackathon, my mother's first reaction was concern: "Hackers? Aren't those bad people?" But at MigraHack's community event in Pilsen, the goal was using technology for positive change, bringing people together to solve real challenges facing immigrant communities.
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We gathered to share stories—myself, Bosnians who fled war, and a man whose parents survived the Holocaust. One Bosnian spoke of running from snipers as a teenager, the memory vivid as yesterday. These experiences never leave us; they shape who we become and how we see the world.
Continue ReadingThanksgiving isn't really about the food, though. As I tell children during presentations about Asian harvest festivals, it's truly about people—the family and friends we call home. In this, our different cultures are more alike than different.
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