What does one do when their child comes home crying because their teacher told them President Trump wants to deport them? Answering calls from undocumented immigrants was how Iván Espinoza-Madrigal…
Sanctuary Cities Ignite Hope
Attack on Monument Unites City
Boston’s swift response to the recent vandalism of the Holocaust Memorial has been a testament to tolerance and inclusion.
College Bound Turns Lives Around
Alex Diaz grew up surrounded by crime and gang violence. Now, he is working toward a future in auto mechanics. This new future is possible after he was introduced to College Bound Dorchester in 2013.
Rising through the ranks
During the past two years, the number of applicants signing up to become police officers has dropped significantly across the nation, especially among minority groups, according to the head of the state’s major …
Making place without space
Nestled in the beating heart of Boston’s historical Chinatown, the Asian Community Development Corporation has recently celebrated its 30th anniversary.
Neighborhood Tour Spreads Joy
Amid rising tensions in class and social inequity in America, “Mr.Joy: The Neighborhood Tour” tackles these issues head on. The play, a one-woman show, was directed by David Dower of ArtsEmerson …
Chelsea’s Reputation Rising
If you travel from bustling Boston across the Maurice J. Tobin Memorial Bridge you will find yourself in Chelsea. With its winding streets and simple buildings, Chelsea has been slowly gaining attention …
Harboring a Shared Vision
One of the most unique aspects of the City of Boston is its abundance of waterways. However, “It stopped being a great coastal city around the turn of the last century, when we were outcompeted by New York …
City of firsts builds resilience
Under the leadership of Atyia Martin, Boston, a “city of firsts,” is making strides to address racial inequity, a key challenge city officials see standing in the way of the city’s growth.
Working toward diversity
Danielson Tavares, Boston’s Chief Diversity Officer (CDO), saw the need for his job firsthand. He was aiding a legislator at the State House in 2011 where he learned, as he put it, “There is nothing that politics …