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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 hearing in Burlington,...
Dr. King’s Warnings Seem More Prescient Than Ever
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s words from his “Beyond Vietnam” speech still ring true.
“When machines and computers, profit motives, and property rights are considered...
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 to honor Black...
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 of color across...
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 Roxbury, Dorchester, Fenway,...
Massachusetts Data Equity Law Takes Effect, Marking Shift for Immigrants and Communities of Color
As of January 2026, Massachusetts’ Data Equity law is officially in effect, marking a major change in how state agencies collect and share demographic...
How Language and Culture Barriers Hinder Equity in New England’s Cities
The bustling streets of Boston's Dorchester neighborhood or the re-established mill districts of Lowell and Manchester are hotspots for languages, with Haitian Creole, Portuguese,...
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 city’s new mayor,...
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...
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...
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...