Abdull Hussein

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Abdullahi Hussein is a community journalist focused on uplifting immigrant voices and local stories in Boston. He is also our director of editorial and development.

What Boston’s Immigrant History Teaches Us About Today’s Debates

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Immigrants have long shaped Boston, yet its history also carries moments when fear, suspicion, and exclusion defined how newcomers were treated. While today's debates around immigration often feel unprecedented,...

Why Haitian Migrants Face Unique Barriers in U.S. Immigration Policy?

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The experience of Haitian migrants interacting with the United States immigration system cannot be fully understood without examining the long shadow...

Boston Boosts Mental Health Funding As Immigrant Youth Struggle for Access

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Boston has committed unprecedented funding to address the growing mental health crisis facing children and families, announcing more than $21 million...

Faith Centers Across New England Struggle as Policies, Fear, and Funding Cuts Collide

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Faith centers across New England—mosques, churches, and temples that have anchored immigrant and working-class communities for generations—are facing an unprecedented strain....

Boston’s Push for Inclusive Policing Grows as Immigrant Officers Join the Frontlines

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The Boston Police Department (BPD) is slowly becoming a stronger reflection of the diverse communities it serves—communities shaped by immigrants, cultural...

Somali-American Representatives in Maine Denounce Trump’s Remark as Dangerous and Divisive

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Three Somali-American state representatives in Maine, Mana Abdi, Deqa Dhalac, and Yusuf Yusuf, have issued a strong joint statement condemning recent...

14th Annual Mu’tamar Concludes with Powerful Lessons, Community Stories, and Spiritual Renewal

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Dorchester, MA — The 14th Annual Mu’tamar, hosted by the Boston Islamic Center (BIC) and Masjid Alrowda, concluded this Thanksgiving weekend...

Black Women Face Rising Unemployment Amid Federal Layoffs and DEI Rollbacks

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During a roundtable discussion held in Boston on November 24, 2025, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley raised a critical question: “Why are Black women—who...

14th Annual Mu’tamar Unites Boston’s Muslim Community Through Prophetic Guidance

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14th Annual Mu'tamar Unites the Community under the Prophetic Leadership Boston Islamic Center (BIC) and Masjid Alrowda co-host the 14th Annual Mu'tamar...

Lake Superior Shipping Season Begins With Strong Cargo Demand

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The shipping season on Lake Superior is off to a strong start, with ore carriers, grain ships, and freighters moving higher-than-usual...

Cambridge Sets New Record for Summer Heat

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This summer, Minneapolis recorded its highest number of days above 90°F in more than 30 years. Climate scientists say the trend...

Abdull Hussein

What Boston’s Immigrant History Teaches Us About Today’s Debates

Why Haitian Migrants Face Unique Barriers in U.S. Immigration Policy?

Boston Boosts Mental Health Funding As Immigrant Youth Struggle for Access

Faith Centers Across New England Struggle as Policies, Fear, and Funding Cuts Collide

Boston’s Push for Inclusive Policing Grows as Immigrant Officers Join the Frontlines

Somali-American Representatives in Maine Denounce Trump’s Remark as Dangerous and Divisive

14th Annual Mu’tamar Concludes with Powerful Lessons, Community Stories, and Spiritual Renewal

Black Women Face Rising Unemployment Amid Federal Layoffs and DEI Rollbacks

14th Annual Mu’tamar Unites Boston’s Muslim Community Through Prophetic Guidance

Lake Superior Shipping Season Begins With Strong Cargo Demand

Cambridge Sets New Record for Summer Heat

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What Boston’s Immigrant History Teaches Us About Today’s Debates

Why Haitian Migrants Face Unique Barriers in U.S. Immigration Policy?

Vermont School Raises Somali Flag to Signal Belonging and Respect

Boston Boosts Mental Health Funding As Immigrant Youth Struggle for Access

Faith Centers Across New England Struggle as Policies, Fear, and Funding Cuts Collide

Somali-American Representatives in Maine Denounce Trump’s Remark as Dangerous and Divisive

14th Annual Mu’tamar Concludes with Powerful Lessons, Community Stories, and Spiritual Renewal

Black Women Face Rising Unemployment Amid Federal Layoffs and DEI Rollbacks