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Former Boston Imam Yusuf Abdulle Helps Lead Community Honored with JFK Profile in Courage Award
A familiar face to many in Boston's Somali and Muslim communities was recognized on the national stage this year as Imam Yusuf Abdulle helped...
Massachusetts Makes History as Ride‑Share Drivers Form First U.S. Union
Massachusetts has become the first state in the nation where app-based ride-share drivers have formed an officially recognized union, marking a major shift for...
Rising Fear and Activism in Immigrant Communities Across Massachusetts
Across Massachusetts, immigrant communities—many of them made up of people of color—are experiencing a renewed wave of fear as federal immigration enforcement intensifies in...
Massachusetts Expands $25,000 Zero‑Interest Help for First‑Time Homebuyers
Governor Maura Healey announced an expansion of a state homeownership program that will allow more first‑time buyers to receive up to $25,000 in zero‑interest...
Maine among states demanding assurance ICE agents won’t be deployed to polls
Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, along with officials from eight other states, sent a letter Tuesday to the expected next Homeland Security leader...
Massachusetts Students Rank #1 Nationwide in AP Exam Success
Massachusetts students have once again achieved the highest Advanced Placement (AP) exam success rate in the United States, setting a new record for academic...
Boston Declares February 17 as Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Day
The City of Boston has officially proclaimed February 17 as Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Day, honoring the lifelong civil rights work of Reverend Jesse...
Trump is Stealing Students’ Dreams to Give Billionaires Tax Breaks
A first-generation college student fears other young people won't get the financial aid she's relied on for her education.
President Trump has declared that he has “won...
Cramped, cold and exposed: Maine asylum seeker recounts dismal detention conditions
There were more than 45 people in a cold room roughly the size of his kitchen, an asylum seeker living in Maine told Maine...
Mayor Michelle Wu Recognizes Ramadan’s Impact on Boston Communities
The holy month of Ramadan will begin on Wednesday, February 17, 2026, marking a sacred time of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community for Muslims...
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 City Council Urges Federal Action to Restore Temporary Protected Status
The Boston City Council has formally called on the federal government to restore Temporary Protected Status (TPS), warning that the termination of the program...
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...