MA Latino News

16/07/2025

While social isolation among older adults is not a new problem, experts say the COVID pandemic exacerbated the challenge.

Every day, the senior center at the Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers in offers a variety of activities. About 40 participants play dominoes, color in coloring books, take exercise and dance classes, and eat lunch together each day.

👉 https://malatinonews.com/social-isolation-is-a-major-health-risk-for-older-adults-groups-across-mass-are-stepping-up/
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25/06/2025

In , at least five minors who were recently arrested by the Chelsea Police Department were detained by federal authorities after their release from police custody. The similarities of these incidents have many in the community feeling extreme distress.

https://malatinonews.com/advocates-push-for-juvenile-fingerprint-data-sharing-to-end-as-ice-detains-chelsea-teens/
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14/06/2025

16/05/2025

Yesterday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments over a Trump administration order that would deny automatic U.S. to children born on American soil to undocumented immigrant parents and others in the country temporarily.

“Our intention isn’t to come to this country and have kids, maybe that comes after,” said Maya, an undocumented immigrant from Mexico City. “Those of us who migrate, we come with the intention of a better life. Citizenship for kids of undocumented parents is a right, It shouldn’t matter what political opinions people have.”

https://malatinonews.com/supreme-court-weighs-trumps-birthright-citizenship-order-amid-constitutional-debate/
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Latino News Network

07/04/2025

“International students are just a very vulnerable and very easy-to-reach population for the goals of meeting quotas of deportations,” shared Gerardo Blanco, academic director of Boston College’s Center for International Higher Education.

👉https://malatinonews.com/umass-harvard-student-visas-revoked-in-new-stage-of-trump-immigration-crackdown/
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17/03/2025

Across the country, officials are developing plans to protect students and their families from immigration enforcement since the Trump administration rescinded guidelines that prevented immigration arrests in and around “sensitive” locations, including schools.

“We are really clear about schools’ obligations to protect students and their information, because this is a strong component of protecting students’ education information at the heart of it as well,” said Russell Johnston, the Acting Commissioner of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

👉 https://malatinonews.com/ma-schools-prepare-for-immigration-investigations/
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Latino News Network

30/01/2025

Only 6% of ’s homeless population is , starkly contrasting the national average of 40%. This difference highlights local policies’ effectiveness and underscores the immense challenge of meeting rising demand.

As the number of families and individuals seeking assistance grows, the strain on state resources intensifies, testing the limits of what even a right-to-shelter system can provide.

✍ The Fulcrum
👉 https://malatinonews.com/massachusetts-faces-increasing-demand-for-homelessness-services/

20/01/2025

“I feel more confident and safer with as , and I know he will grow the ,” says Vicky Chen, , .

🇺🇸 https://malatinonews.com/bridging-hearts-in-a-divided-america/
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Latino News Network

24/12/2024

It’s all about wearing something new in 🇸🇻on , dubbed el estreno. People put on something new for December 24, and then lots of folk head to the beach for Day.

12/12/2024

Roundhead Brewing Company appears in the local craft beer scenes as the first Latino-owned brewery in Massachusetts. Since its founding in 2022, the brewery has brought a Latin twist to beer and promotes a sense of community.

“We wanted to have a relationship that was with people in the door,” said Co-Owner Craig Panzer. “Our mission is cerveza que reúine — beer that brings people together. … A beer is a starting place to sit at the table and enjoy time together.”

✍ GBH

https://malatinonews.com/massachusetts-first-latino-owned-brewery-is-all-about-bringing-people-together/

12/11/2024

Reporter/Editor Belén Dumont speaks with City Councilor Enrique J. Pepén on his responsibilities as a city councilor, civically engaging residents, and school transportation safety.

“As a Latino…[and] the youngest city councilor right now, there’s a lot of things to learn here, there’s a lot of perspectives to bring to the city council,” said Pepén. 🎒👇
https://malatinonews.com/presente-boston-city-councilor-enrique-j-pepen-2/

01/11/2024

A group of Latino leaders from across the Commonwealth are urging voters to oppose removing the graduation requirement by voting ‘NO’ on Ballot Question #2 this .

"If Question 2 passes, what happens to our vulnerable students that don’t pass the test? If MCAS is no longer a mandate, will those students get the extra help they need or will they just get their diploma and graduate unprepared for a rigorous post-secondary education?"

✍️Read their piece at https://malatinonews.com/opinion-eliminating-mcas-would-set-back-decades-of-progress-for-latino-students
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