Declining immigration slows Asian, Hispanic growth
WASHINGTON - Deterred by immigration laws and the lackluster economy, population growth among Hispanics and Asians in the U.S. has slowed unexpectedly, causing the government to push back estimates on when minorities will become the majority by as much as a decade. More »
Critics see race inequity in new school assignment plan
Concerned parents, educators and activists packed the student center at Roxbury Community College last Thursday night to discuss a controversial proposal to change the way students are assigned to the Boston Public Schools (BPS) - a proposal that some critics say could open the door to resegregation. More »
Hub residents air budget cut worries at Roxbury forum
With Massachusetts feeling the effects of the nationwide economic crisis, state Sen. Sonia Chang-Diaz hosted a community forum in Roxbury last Thursday evening to hear constituents' concerns and shed some light on the slashed state budget now making its way through the Legislature. More »
Mattapan forum tallies high cost of dropouts
High dropout rates among Boston's inner-city high school students can prove costly on a number of levels, from missed opportunities and delayed development to actual lost dollars, according to speakers at a Mattapan roundtable held Monday. More »
