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Economy
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 that the struggle...
Boston’s Chinatown at a Crossroads Fighting Gentrification and Preserving Identity
Boston’s Chinatown, one of the city’s most historic immigrant neighborhoods, is experiencing increasing gentrification pressures that threaten its cultural identity and affordability. Once home...
Mayor Wu’s Stadium Deal Brings Equity Wins for Communities of Color
Boston, MA — Mayor Michelle Wu has announced a landmark Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) with the Kraft Group tied to the proposed Everett soccer...
Immigrant and Minority Entrepreneurs in New England Face Persistent Barriers to Funding
Small businesses owned by immigrants and people of color continue to play a critical role in New England’s economy, yet securing capital remains a...
Labor Inequality and Economic Barriers in New England
In cities in New England, immigrants and people of color still experience labor and employment barriers that restrict economic stabilization and upward mobility. In...
Rideshare Drivers Win Union Recognition in Massachusetts
Massachusetts has formally recognized the App Drivers Union, marking a significant shift in labor rights for thousands of rideshare drivers across the state, many...
Immigrant Families Caught in the Gaps of New Vaccine Policies
Federal officials say the new vaccine-regulation updates introduced earlier this year were meant to streamline access, increase uptake, and reduce health risks. But inside...
Black Women Face Rising Unemployment Amid Federal Layoffs and DEI Rollbacks
During a roundtable discussion held in Boston on November 24, 2025, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley raised a critical question:
“Why are Black women—who have some of...
Boston Expands BIPOC Homeownership with New ACEDONE Development
Boston, MA — The City of Boston has marked a major milestone in its affordable homeownership strategy with a groundbreaking ceremony in Dorchester, signaling...
The Human Cost: How ICE Disrupted Families and Businesses Across New England
Immigration enforcement has transformed the day-to-day life of New England over the past ten years, providing an indelible imprint on families, places of work,...
Gov. Healey Warns of Major SNAP Benefit Losses Amid Federal Shutdown
Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll held a press conference today addressing the immediate impact of the federal government shutdown on Massachusetts...