Darko Simunivic: An Obligation to Give Back
Darko is a high school principal living in Uptown. He came to Chicago in 1996 with his two sisters as Bosnian refugees. He loves helping kids succeed and the fact …
Darko is a high school principal living in Uptown. He came to Chicago in 1996 with his two sisters as Bosnian refugees. He loves helping kids succeed and the fact …
Taskeen Yar Khan joins her mother, Naazish, on Thanksgiving to discuss college, community service, and transitions. Their conversation highlights issues of connectedness in the technological era, and the universal importance …
Taskeen & Naazish Yar Khan: Forging Lasting Connections, and Giving Thanks for Family Read More »
Nasir runs a community center for his fellow Rohingya Muslims, a religious group that has faced genocide in his home country of Myanmar. In 2012 he moved to Chicago with …
Nasir Bin Zakaria: Uniting the Rohingya Culture in Chicago Read More »
Lina Mohamed shares her story as an Ethiopian American with a diverse cultural heritage. Born in a small town in Texas, Lina was never afraid to pursue her dreams. She …
Dina Soliman shares her personal journey, being born to an Egyptian family in Queens NY. She stresses the importance of education and communication, and the need for inspirational role models …
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Malisa moved to Rogers Park ten years ago with her husband, a survivor of the Bosnian war. She was drawn to Chicago because of its vibrancy and similarity to her …
Malisa Rakanovic: Breaking Social Barriers and Building Community Read More »
Asma Mohammed isn’t afraid to speak up. After spending her childhood thinking silence will be rewarded, she has spent her adult years fighting for the injustices she sees portrayed about …
Abdinasir is a cab driver living in Rogers Park. He came to Chicago as a Somolian refugee in 2002 seeking a better life for his family. He loves everything about …
Abdinasir Kahin: Finding Comfort in Chicago As A Somali Refugee Read More »
At only 18 years old Duaah Hammad is a published author that is helping immigrants from around the world transition to making the United States their home. Her book, “Finding …