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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 around immigration often feel unprecedented,...
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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 Somali students and families in...
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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 health programs and an additional...

14th Annual Mu’tamar Concludes with Powerful Lessons, Community Stories, and Spiritual Renewal

Dorchester, MA — The 14th Annual Mu’tamar, hosted by the Boston Islamic Center (BIC) and Masjid Alrowda, concluded this Thanksgiving weekend after three days of faith-centered learning, impactful lectures,...

14th Annual Mu’tamar Unites Boston’s Muslim Community Through Prophetic Guidance

14th Annual Mu'tamar Unites the Community under the Prophetic Leadership Boston Islamic Center (BIC) and Masjid Alrowda co-host the 14th Annual Mu'tamar (Conference) at Albert Holland High School of Technology,...

Boston Startup Scene Booms With New Tech Investments

Minnesota’s tech and startup ecosystem is seeing rapid growth, driven by healthcare innovation, green energy, and AI-powered software companies. Venture capital investments in the state rose nearly 25 percent...

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Trump’s rhetoric about Somali Minnesotans Is anti-Black, anti-Brown, and dangerous to public health

President Donald Trump’s recent remarks, labeling Somalis in Minnesota as “garbage,” represents a calculated element in broader rhetoric. His strategy of dehumanization targeting Black and Brown communities lays out the groundwork for exclusionary policies that directly exacerbate public health...
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Boston Startup Scene Booms With New Tech Investments

Minnesota’s tech and startup ecosystem is seeing rapid growth, driven by healthcare innovation, green energy, and AI-powered software companies. Venture capital investments in the...

Cambridge Sets New Record for Summer Heat

This summer, Minneapolis recorded its highest number of days above 90°F in more than 30 years. Climate scientists say the trend is consistent with...

Rhode Island Announces New Head Coach Ahead of Season

The Minnesota Wild has appointed veteran coach Mark Peterson as the team’s new head coach ahead of the upcoming NHL season. Peterson brings more...

Rochester Expands Mayo Clinic Campus With New Research Facility

The Mayo Clinic in Rochester has broken ground on a large research facility focused on regenerative medicine, genomics, and advanced clinical trials. The building...

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