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Trump Administration’s Childcare Funding Freeze Leaves Families in Crisis
Millions of parents—and immigrant communities in New England—face job loss and disrupted care as federal subsidies remain on hold amid a fraud probe.
The Trump...
New England Cities Grapple with Immigration Policy and Equity Challenges
Urban centers across New England are facing mounting tensions over immigration policy and racial equity. Advocates warn that restrictive state laws and systemic neglect...
Unequal Education: Immigrant and Minority Youth Face Barriers in New England
Systemic disparities in funding, language support, and mental health threaten equity in regional schools.
Ongoing research shows that schools across New England serving a high...
Mass Slashes Environmental Review Times to Accelerate Affordable Housing Development
Boston, MA — In a bold move to tackle the state’s housing crisis, Governor Maura Healey announced a sweeping reform that cuts environmental review...
Healthcare Is a Human Right. New England Must Prove It.
Walk past Boston’s Longwood Medical Area, and you’ll see the glitter of world‑class hospitals. Yet just miles away, many immigrant families and communities of...
Democracy at a Crossroads as New England Struggles with Election Oversight and Equity
Voting rights and election oversight continue to present challenges for immigrants and communities of color in New England, despite the region’s progressive reputation. Structural...
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...
New England’s Housing Crisis Reaches a Breaking Point
The housing affordability crisis is on the verge of breaking in the major cities of New England, with immigrants and people of color being...
Federal Judge Restores Bond Hearings for Immigrants in New England
A federal judge in Massachusetts has ruled that immigrants detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) across New England must be granted bond...
Boston Leaders Stand With Somali Americans Following Dehumanizing Rhetoric
Boston, Mass. — Community leaders, elected officials, faith leaders, and residents gathered this week outside the JFK Federal Building in Downtown Boston, standing in...
Immigrants of Color Face Rising Exclusion Across New England
Across cities in New England, immigrants and communities of color are experiencing increased social exclusion amid a rise in dehumanizing political rhetoric, according to...
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...
Understanding PTSD and Its Impact on Families and Communities
Boston is widely recognized for its world-class hospitals and public health institutions, yet for many immigrants and people of color, trauma remains an invisible...