November 17, 2017

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 recalls her journey into the big city of New York, and how she hopes to make a difference in the lives of others by obtaining […]

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 in her community. This story was recorded and produced in partnership with MALA and StoryCorps. “I grew up in Queens with an Egyptian Muslim family.

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 hometown Singapore, but decided to stay after seeing the diversity and inclusiveness of the city. Melissa and her family love the variety of activities Chicago