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Domestic Violence in the Arab-American Community

Chicago Talks, March 9, 2016

Domestic violence is a problem that affects all communities. In the Arab American community, however,…

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Community

Key Muslim Leaders from Chicago Join #Bringbackourgirls

Chicago Talks, May 21, 2014

Key Chicago Islamic leaders joined the global campaign asking people and government leaders to keep…

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Bring Our Girls Back

Chicago Talks, May 16, 2014

Key Chicago Islamic leaders joined the global campaign on Thursday morning asking people and government leaders…

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Community

The Importance and Pursuit of Education: The Story of Shahrukh Hasan

Chicago Talks, October 12, 2013

Shahrukh Hasan, IT coordinator for IQRA International Educational Foundation in Skokie, knows education is important…

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Politics is Local

American-Islamic Group Files Complaint Against Des Plaines

Chicago Talks, September 22, 2013

An American-Islamic group filed a complaint against the city of Des Plaines in federal court…

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Opinion

  • Chicago’s influential music scene doesn’t get the respect it deserves 
    by Zoey Hill-Hernandez
  • Lost in translation: ‘I would see everyone else writing while I just stared blankly at my paper’
    by Cynthia Alaniz
  • ‘It felt like something was gnawing at my heart’; Columbia student copes with illness of a lifetime
    by Morgan Bruner
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Arts and Culture

  • 23 years later, Mazzy Star’s masterpiece album still casts a spell
    by Triniti Waxman
  • Queer Chicago designer finds niche dressing drag performers
    by Seng Xiong
  • From dorm room to mainstage, Phat Dragon built a comedy cult following 
    by Ava Simone Forster
  • Great Ideas of Humanity exhibit showcases famous quotes made visual 
    by Sh'Mara Chism
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Feature

  • Hairstylist helps clients embrace their own beauty, rather than copy someone else’s 
  • Care for Real food pantry serves North Siders as need grows 
  • Cuddle Bunny: Where visitors can chill out with a furry friend 
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