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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...
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...
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...
Lewiston Residents Rally in Solidarity With the Somali Community
Hundreds of residents from across Lewiston, ME, and surrounding communities came together on Saturday in a powerful demonstration of unity and support for the...
Immigration Enforcement Intensifies Across New England
Immigration enforcement expanded sharply across New England during President Donald Trump's second term, with thousands of immigrants arrested, detained, and deported in operations that...
What Boston’s Immigrant History Teaches Us About Today’s Debates
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...
Why Haitian Migrants Face Unique Barriers in U.S. Immigration Policy
The experience of Haitian migrants interacting with the United States immigration system cannot be fully understood without examining the long shadow of anti-Blackness and...
Vermont School Raises Somali Flag to Signal Belonging and Respect
The Winooski School District in Vermont raised the Somali flag outside its school building on December 5, 2025, in a gesture meant to support...
Boston Boosts Mental Health Funding As Immigrant Youth Struggle for Access
Boston has committed unprecedented funding to address the growing mental health crisis facing children and families, announcing more than $21 million for youth behavioral...
Faith Centers Across New England Struggle as Policies, Fear, and Funding Cuts Collide
Faith centers across New England—mosques, churches, and temples that have anchored immigrant and working-class communities for generations—are facing an unprecedented strain. A combination of...
Somali-American Representatives in Maine Denounce Trump’s Remark as Dangerous and Divisive
Three Somali-American state representatives in Maine, Mana Abdi, Deqa Dhalac, and Yusuf Yusuf, have issued a strong joint statement condemning recent derogatory remarks made...
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...