Category:
NEAT Community
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...