Massachusetts, the Only State with a “Right-to-Shelter” Law, Faces Increasing Demand for Services
In front of the Boston Night Center at 2 p.m., a line snakes along, its head marked by a green […]
OPINION: Eliminating MCAS would set-back decades of progress for Latino students
Before Massachusetts created the MCAS graduation requirement as part of its Education Reform Act of 1993, Latino students faced disproportionately
Massachusetts Commission on Poverty tackles historic wealth gap
About 24% of Latinos in Massachusetts live in poverty, which is almost 5 percentage points higher than the national Latino rate.
Majority of Hispanics, Latinos consume news in English
The findings of the Pew Research Center report are consistent with ongoing trends that signify a decades-long shift within the U.S. Hispanic and Latino community – a preponderance for English.
Boston’s Latine Drag Community
BOSTON — Her sets are energetic and her crowdwork is unapologetically salacious. You might find her in a bright pink
Harvard Professor Addresses Language Barriers in Medical Care
BOSTON—Born to Dominican immigrant parents in a low-income neighborhood in Brooklyn, Gezzer Ortega never thought he would be working with
New Executive Order Addresses Governmental Language Barriers
BOSTON—This past year, lawmakers have filed a variety of bills pointing to language barriers among state services, calling for an
Dance instructor uses Brazilian Zouk to challenge cultural norms, inspire peace
When all distractions fade away, the soothing flow of Brazilian Zouk dancing takes hold of José Cuadra. Tilting his head
Author Jennifer De Leon details her new book “Borderless,” being Latina, and feeling like an ‘imposter’
Jennifer De Leon was preparing for her creative writing class in 2010, rummaging through her bag, when a student approached
Why one man says ‘speaking’ for the trees can address inequity in Boston
When you think about trees, a few things probably come to mind: the bristling of their leaves in the wind,
Sazón De MA: Yely’s Restaurant
At Yely’s, patrons get a taste of the Dominican Republic.
Boston Celebrates Mejia and Her Homeland
DORCHESTER—Laughter rang as women clutched one another’s arms at Merengue Restaurant in Dorchester. In between bites of fried beef, they