Today, Explained The migrant crisis, via Chicago
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Aug 22, 2024 
Geraldo Cadava, a history professor and expert on Latina and Latino studies, and Pastor Corey Brooks, founder of Project Hood, delve into Chicago's migrant crisis. The city has welcomed around 50,000 newcomers, igniting tensions among residents over limited resources. They discuss the emotional toll on both the migrants, especially families from Venezuela and Colombia, and long-time residents feeling neglected. The conversation highlights community resilience and the need for compassionate support in navigating these complex challenges.
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South Side Resentment
- Zoe Lee showed a shuttered hotel reopened as a migrant shelter.
- She assumes the nice cars parked outside belong to migrants, highlighting resentment.
Caddy's Struggles
- Caddy Bender struggles with part-time work and high rent.
- He resents migrants receiving resources he needs, like clothes and groceries.
Justified Anger
- South Side residents express anger over migrants receiving resources they lack.
- Pastor Corey Brooks acknowledges this resentment as legitimate.