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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Arionne Nettles

Alejandra Oliva argues in new migration memoir for the United States to be more compassionate

Alejandra Oliva with her dog Chico. (Taylor Glascock / WBEZ)

Alejandra Oliva started working with immigrants to Chicago as a volunteer interpreter in 2016, helping new arrivals fill out forms to apply for asylum.

The process saw her spend weeks working with people as they recounted the traumatizing stories that forced them to leave their homes.

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