Hoda Katebi
After a controversial local TV appearance went viral—10 million views and counting—the Iranian American fashion blogger and activist is dealing with a whole new level of attention, good and bad.
Contributors: Sarah Conway
Hazim’s Electronic Dreams: Documenting the Yazidi Genocide
Hazim Adval, a self-taught Iraqi programmer, built software to help victims of the ISIS-led genocide of the Yazidi people and track medical histories and prescriptions within a refugee camp. With the help of George and Amal Clooney, he’s now studying at the University of Chicago.
Filmmaker Brings Stories of Syria's Disappeared to Chicago
Sara Afshar spent 18 months investigating some of the 65,000 people forcibly “disappeared” in the Syrian conflict.
A People's History of the Syrian Uprising, Told Through Intimate Conversations
Would you risk your life, protesting in the streets for the first time ever, for an elusive political dream? That’s what author Wendy Pearlman wants readers to consider as they parse her exhaustively researched new book.
Loyola's DACA Medical Students, Largest Group in the Country, Plagued with Uncertainty
Nearly half of all undocumented U.S. medical students are enrolled at Stritch School of Medicine. With DACA in limbo, students like Rosa Aramburo are trying to stay optimistic about the future they’ve worked so hard for.
Get a Scoop of History at Chicago's Classic Ice Cream Shops
Five stores, 400-plus years in business, countless smiles served.
Why Cucumbers Are a Great Ramadan Snack
And other tips from Chicago food blogger Abeer Najjar, who explains the changing food traditions of Islam’s holy month.
For Torture Survivors, Kovler Center Offers Place of Peace
Chicago is home to one of the country’s oldest and most influential torture survivor centers—pioneering culture-conscious care for 30 years.
Why You Should Eat Like the Ancient Assyrians Ate
Assyrian Kitchen’s founder shares lessons from the world’s oldest cookbook and other stories from ancient Mesopotamia.