The play highlights the immigrant experience and the beauty of Black hair, showcasing local talent in Chicago. Jaja’s African Hair Braiding Celebrates Immigrants and Black Hair in Chicago Chicago: “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding” opened on Broadway in 2023 and had a great run, even extending twice. This comedy by Jocelyn Bioh, a Ghanaian American playwright,…
A Humboldt Park family starts a nonprofit to support immigrant cancer patients with resources and technology for better hospital experiences Humboldt Park Family Launches Nonprofit to Aid Immigrant Cancer Patients HUMBOLDT PARK: A woman from Humboldt Park is on a mission to improve the hospital experience for immigrant cancer patients. After watching her father struggle…
Many immigrants in Philadelphia are feeling anxious and uncertain about their futures following Trump’s election victory Philly Immigrants Anxious About Their Futures Amid Trump Presidency Philadelphia: When Linda went to bed on November 5, she tried not to think about the election. But when she woke up the next morning, she felt a wave of…
