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"In the Heights" cast members

Stars talk long-awaited ‘In the Heights’ blockbuster

Lily Kepner June 3, 2021
At the roundtable, the stars spoke about their personal connections to the characters and the film, and the universality of the story.
Damariz Itzel Posadas Aparicio, a Master of Theological Studies candidate at Boston University’s School of Theology and recipient of the Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals or “DACA” program, spoke at a virtual panel on Tuesday hosted by the Latin American Studies Department on immigration reform. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU professors host ‘DACA’ panel, call for immigration reform

Yiran Yu November 2, 2020
Millions of Americans will have decided the next president by Tuesday night, and in an election as heavily contested as this year’s, a number of socio-political issues prevail on voters’ minds, including that of DACA.
Boston University lecturer Kaylene Stevens led the “Supporting Our Immigrant Students in Uncertain Times” panel at the Wheelock College of Education and Human Development Pickering Educational Resources Library Monday. CAMERON MORSBERGER/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Wheelock promotes immigrant rights, faculty education in schools

Cameron Morsberger February 6, 2020
A Wheelock conversation titled “Supporting our immigrant students in uncertain times” was held Monday to address the issue of discrimination of minority groups, including in schools,
Mayor Martin Walsh answers questions after a debate. Walsh has announced that he will be investing $100,000 in grants to organizations that advance Boston’s immigrant community. PHOTO BY WILLIAM BEVEVINO/DFP FILE PHOTO

Walsh awards grants to community-based immigration organizations

Camille Mojica April 29, 2018
Boston Mayor Martin Walsh awarded $100,000 in grants Wednesday to 10 community-based organizations dedicated to helping immigrants in the city.
PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

EDITORIAL: Preserving DACA gives undocumented immigrants futures

Editors April 26, 2018

A federal judge ruled Tuesday in favor of protecting undocumented youth from deportation — a ruling pushing back against the Trump administration’s efforts to discontinue the Deferred Action for Childhood...

EDITORIAL: Next on Trump’s agenda: inaccurate census data

EDITORIAL: Next on Trump’s agenda: inaccurate census data

Editors March 27, 2018
The 2020 census will now include a question asking people for their citizenship status in an effort to monitor the Voting Rights Act and make sure every American has the opportunity to take part in democracy. However, many state politicians are concerned that the new question will deter immigrants from filling out the survey — the results of which will then not accurately reflect the current population and information about those living in the United States.
The Greater Boston community gathers for the annual "A National of Immigrants" community Seder held by the Anti-Defamation League. PHOTO BY MICHELLE SHVIMER/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Community gathers to honor immigrants, celebrate Seder

Michal Shvimer March 5, 2018
Around 400 people gathered Sunday for a community Seder hosted by the Anti-Defamation League  at the University of Massachusetts Boston Campus Center. Every year, the ADL organizes this community event for the city of Boston to discuss various issues surrounding immigration.

BU, among other American universities, receives fewer international applications than expected

Haley Lerner February 6, 2018

The number of international students coming to American universities, like Boston University, has waned slightly in the last year. If the trend continues, it could have significant implications for universities’...

Lessons from the Left: Republicans own the shutdown

Lessons from the Left: Republicans own the shutdown

Anna Stroinski January 25, 2018

Make no mistake: There is no #SchumerShutdown. Anyone who’s been conscious for the past week knows there was some kind of shutdown, but Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer definitely doesn’t own it....

Activists, supporters fight for immigration rights at Park Street

Erin Edwards January 22, 2018

  Approximately 15 people picketed outside the Park Street T station Friday evening in support of the addition of the Clean Dream Act to the spending bill in order to prevent government shutdown....

Mayor Martin Walsh speaks about being the son of immigrants Wednesday afternoon during the Boston National Day of Action at Faneuil Hall Marketplace. PHOTO BY VIGUNTHAAN THARMARAJAH/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Walsh says Boston stands behind immigrants at National Day of Action rally

Erin Edwards December 7, 2017

Hundreds of protesters gathered outside Faneuil Hall Marketplace for the Boston National Day of Action for Immigrant Rights Wednesday afternoon as part of a movement to protect immigrants whose residency...

John Harris and Charlie Welch sit down at the Boston May Day Coalition’s Post Action Meeting Saturday afternoon to discuss future action. PHOTO BY MAGGIE LEONE/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston May Day Coalition discusses DACA rally, future plans in Post Action Meeting

Maddie Domenichella September 24, 2017

  The Boston May Day Coalition held a Post Action Meeting on Saturday afternoon to discuss their rally in support of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals held last weekend, as well as...

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