A weekly curated ride through SWANA and Global South diaspora arts, culture, community, and resistance — from Chicago and beyond.
Sep 11, 2026
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9 min read
How 25 years of thinking about stories, borders, and belonging led me to The Brown Line — plus your Chicago route through next weekend.
Sep 5, 2026
7 min read
Labor Day weekend through Sept. 10 — plus, my City Cast debut!
Aug 27, 2026
Your route through Palestinian art, Juan Gabriel, house music, and a Chicago beyond your algorithm.
Aug 20, 2026
8 min read
20+ reasons to get out of your neighborhood — plus the context to know before you go.
Global South
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Jun 9, 2026
The city may not be hosting any games, but its Global South diasporas are carrying the Cup's real meaning.
May 29, 2026
The Brown Line returns with scenes from Chicago’s Global South diasporas, a personal update, answers to your FAQs, and a weekend calendar to help us ride back into the city.
Sep 4, 2025
10 min read
Even under ICE and Nat'l Guard threats, Chicago immigrants refuse to go silent or into hiding — reclaiming their voices, dancing in the streets, and honoring nature's freedom to migrate.
Aug 25, 2025
End of the line for Summertime Chi — but still plenty of fun before we transfer to fall.
Aug 19, 2025
13 min read
Yoga, cumbia, docs, feasts & archives — how diasporas build power across Chicago.
Aug 10, 2025
An express edition previewing upcoming stops for this week as I recover from traveling and being sick.
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Jul 29, 2025
Your weekly curated ride through SWANA and Global South diaspora arts, culture, community, and resistance — in Chicago and beyond.
