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.

Massachusetts Expands $25,000 Zero‑Interest Help for First‑Time Homebuyers

Governor Maura Healey announced an expansion of a state homeownership program that will allow more first‑time buyers to receive up to $25,000 in zero‑interest assistance to help cover down...

Boston Declares February 17 as Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Day

The City of Boston has officially proclaimed February 17 as Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Day, honoring the lifelong civil rights work...

Mayor Michelle Wu Recognizes Ramadan’s Impact on Boston Communities

The holy month of Ramadan will begin on Wednesday, February 17, 2026, marking a sacred time of fasting, prayer, reflection, and...

Judge Orders Release of Hussien Noor Hussien in Vermont Immigration Case

A Somali cab driver who has lived in Vermont since 2013 was released from federal custody this week following a court...

Boston Honors Black History With Monthlong Community-Led Programming

Boston has officially launched Black History Month 2026 with a City Hall celebration and a full slate of citywide programming designed...

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

Governor Maura Healey has taken a major step toward ending a long-standing policy that has disproportionately harmed low-income residents and communities...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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