Yasmin Mohamed, a Somali refugee living in Chicago, endured one of the globe’s greatest humanitarian crises, but understanding her future means journeying to ZIP code 60625.
Four mornings a week Yasmin winds her way down Whipple Ave. to the Albany Park Community Center. The second floor classroom is a global village of 26 students from...
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Somali Finds Refuge in Albany Park English Class
Septet from Suriname Swinging Around Chicago
Chicago music fans will have three opportunities to experience live world music this week as Fra Fra Sound will perform in concert.
Based in the Netherlands, Fra Fra Sound, the Suriname-Caribbean septet, plays music of the Caribbean, Latin America, the United States, Africa and Europe. Hear them on the northside at Old Town School of...
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No Money for African Adventure? Enjoy a “Staycation” at Nuah Woo in Washington Park
The African Festival of the Arts runs over Labor Day weekend August 29 – September 1 in Washington Park located at 5100 S. Cottage Grove. It is presented by Africa International House and Chrysler Financial. This is not the racetrack, Washington Park, but one of Chicago’s legacy of grand parks. There is plenty of...
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