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Chicago Matters: Ear to the Ground

In Chicago, many immigrants form a close-knit community with people from their home country. They actively attend church and the same social functions. Living with others from the same country can provide a sense of safety and security, and cultural tradition. For the Ear to the Ground mentorship program, Kabuika Kamunga has the story.

Ear to the Ground: Kabuika Kamunga

Ear to the Ground's Kabuika Kamunga reflects on her own views on “culture” and group identity.

Posted on 12.12.2007

Reporter's Notebook: Kabuika Kamunga

Mentee Kabuika Kamunga explains how she learned more about her own culture while exploring her subjects' cultures for her Ear to the Ground story.

Posted on 12.12.2007

Learn More About Kabuika Kamunga

Kabuika Kamunga is an up and coming freelance journalist, whose work has been published and broadcasted in various media outlets in the United States and in South Africa.

Posted on 12.12.2007

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.

Visit www.chicagomatters.org for more information.