Paul Salopek spoke via Skype from somewhere in Saudi Arabia to the summer 2013 class…
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African and African-American Men Come Together at Men’s Conference 2013
On a hot summer Saturday morning, men gathered from all around the city to attend…
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Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University: A Sister School to Columbia College
Competing in population and quality in higher education, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University is a close…
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Moroccan restaurant in Wicker Park transports diners
The Marrakech Cuisine restaurant at 1413 North Ashland Avenue in Chicago serves authentic Moroccan food….
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In Chicago, A Slowly Building Beninese Community
Dieu Donne, a Beninese immigrant who lives in Chicago’s South Side, emigrated to the states because he wanted an opportunity to earn a better education.
Pan-African Association Hosts Celebration to Benefit Chicago’s African Refugees
Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, Illinois’ 9th Congressional District Representative, will speak at the annual Pan-African Night…
Somali Finds Refuge in Albany Park English Class
Yasmin Mohamed, a Somali refugee living in Chicago, endured one of the globe’s greatest humanitarian…
Septet from Suriname Swinging Around Chicago
Chicago music fans will have three opportunities to experience live world music this week as…