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.

Maura Healey Moves to End Debt-Based Driver’s License Suspensions

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Governor Maura Healey has taken a major step toward ending a long-standing policy that has disproportionately harmed low-income residents and communities of color across Massachusetts. The governor has moved...

Immigrant Leaders Mobilize Across New England to Honor MLK’s Legacy

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How today’s movements for housing, education, labor rights, and immigrant justice echo Dr. King’s unfinished fight Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. believed...

Miniard Culpepper: A Legacy of Justice Leading District 7

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Sworn in on January 5, 2026, Miniard Culpepper now represents District 7 on the Boston City Council, serving the communities of...

Why Many Immigrants and People of Color Still Feel Like Outsiders in New England

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As demographic change reshapes New England, longstanding narratives of inclusion are increasingly at odds with the lived realities of communities of...

Boston Confirms Two Flu-Related Deaths in Children Under Two; Officials Urge Immediate Vaccination

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Boston, MA — The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) has reported two tragic influenza-associated deaths among children under the age of...

Moises Rodrigues Makes History as Brockton’s First Mayor of Color

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Brockton, MA — January 5, 2026 In a landmark moment for Brockton, Moises M. Rodrigues was sworn in today as the...

Impact on Low-Income Families and Communities of Color as Student Loan Garnishment Returns

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The U.S. Department of Education has confirmed that it will begin administering wage garnishment for federal student loan borrowers in default...

Trump Administration’s Childcare Funding Freeze Leaves Families in Crisis

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Millions of parents—and immigrant communities in New England—face job loss and disrupted care as federal subsidies remain on hold amid a...

Mass Slashes Environmental Review Times to Accelerate Affordable Housing Development

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Boston, MA — In a bold move to tackle the state’s housing crisis, Governor Maura Healey announced a sweeping reform that...

Healthcare Is a Human Right. New England Must Prove It.

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Walk past Boston’s Longwood Medical Area, and you’ll see the glitter of world‑class hospitals. Yet just miles away, many immigrant families...

Immigrant and Minority Entrepreneurs in New England Face Persistent Barriers to Funding

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Small businesses owned by immigrants and people of color continue to play a critical role in New England’s economy, yet securing...

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Maura Healey Moves to End Debt-Based Driver’s License Suspensions

Immigrant Leaders Mobilize Across New England to Honor MLK’s Legacy

Miniard Culpepper: A Legacy of Justice Leading District 7

Why Many Immigrants and People of Color Still Feel Like Outsiders in New England

Boston Confirms Two Flu-Related Deaths in Children Under Two; Officials Urge Immediate Vaccination

Moises Rodrigues Makes History as Brockton’s First Mayor of Color

Impact on Low-Income Families and Communities of Color as Student Loan Garnishment Returns

Trump Administration’s Childcare Funding Freeze Leaves Families in Crisis

Mass Slashes Environmental Review Times to Accelerate Affordable Housing Development

Healthcare Is a Human Right. New England Must Prove It.

Immigrant and Minority Entrepreneurs in New England Face Persistent Barriers to Funding

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