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Chicago Matters: Ear to the Ground

Chicago’s Mexican community has been on the forefront of immigration reform, but what about the second largest Latino population in Chicago? Although U.S. citizens by birth, some Puerto Ricans have been adding their voice to the local pro-immigrant movement. Ear to the Ground mentorship program Michael Reyes has the story.

Ear to the Ground: Michael Reyes

Chicago’s Mexican community has been on the forefront of immigration reform, but what about the second largest Latino population in Chicago—Puerto Ricans? Ear to the Ground's Michael Reyes has the story.

Posted on 12.10.2007

Reporter's Notebook: Michael Reyes

Mentee Michael Reyes shares more about his personal experience working with Mexican and Puerto Rican youth.

Posted on 12.10.2007

Learn More About Michael Reyes

Michael Reyes is a poet and youth organizer with a history of engagement with Latino communities in Chicago.

Posted on 12.10.2007

Now in its 17th year, Chicago's award-winning multimedia public affairs series returns in 2007 with Chicago Matters: Beyond Borders to explore the impact of immigration in Chicago and the region.

Chicago Matters is made possible by The Chicago Community Trust, with programming by Chicago Public Radio, WTTW 11, the Chicago Public Library, and The Chicago Reporter.

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