PHOTOS BY BY ERIN NOLAN As students and recent grads displace longtime East Bostonians, a community welcomes newcomers but not without some concerns Mireya, an immigrant from Colombia, loves living in East Boston, her home of more than 20 … [Read more...]
UNBEARABLE PRESSURE
For members of the Asian LGBTQ community, Boston can be solid ground for personal discovery and advocacy. Still, some stories remain untold. The international LGBTQ community and LGBTQ people of color have their own stories to tell. … [Read more...]
THIS IS U.S.
A community confronts stigmas hurting immigrants in America “In that moment, they said give your son your blessings.” José Oliverio Diaz spoke to audience members at a recent public forum held in Lynn. With a social worker from the Lynn … [Read more...]
BAILEMOS: BODIES WITHOUT BORDERS
Photo by Jason Pramas Movement and the immigrant experience at the region’s second home for countless cultures Editor’s Note Two years ago, we commissioned Micaela Kimball to explore the role of dance in immigrant … [Read more...]
CAPE FEAR
Sheriff sides with Trump and ICE, against constituents and immigrants “It’s essentially an end run around the bail process,” said Laura Rótolo, a staff counsel and community advocate with the Massachusetts branch of the American Civil … [Read more...]