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Front Page - 2012-06-21

Obama gives hope to Ariz.'s immigrant youth

PHOENIX -- President Barack Obama's announcement Friday that he would halt deportations of undocumented youth and give them a work permit offered a sign of hope for students in Arizona, who are awaiting a Supreme Court ruling on SB 1070, a bill that criminalizes them. More »

The black immigrant and the 21st century black struggle

The term "African American" has become a catchall to describe black Americans in the United States. But it obscures the more nuanced realities of black immigration to the United States. More »

Soda summit discusses sugar intake, marketing

WASHINGTON -- In a nation facing unprecedented levels of obesity, efforts by health advocates to make soda Public Enemy No. 1 are gaining traction. But marketers of the sugary drink still have to figure out how to sell it. More »

India Currents' silver anniversary bash includes sacred cow

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Abundant accolades, a touch of nostalgia and a very young cow marked the 25th anniversary celebrations of India Currents, a magazine that, as its publisher Vandana Kumar said, "showcases the Indian-American experience." More »


RCC president steps down under fire

Despite widespread support among faculty and staff, Roxbury Community College President Terrence Gomes submitted his resignation, effective June 30, during Monday night's board of trustees meeting. "After days of deliberation and careful consideration," Gomes wrote in a letter addressed to the "College Community," "I have decided that it is in the best interest of Roxbury Community College, my professional career and my family to retire." More »

Dudley Square survey results unveiled

Sit-down restaurant, live music lounge and a bakery are among the most desired new businesses for Dudley Square, according to a survey commissioned by the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) and conducted earlier this year. Peg Barringer, whose firm FinePoint Associates developed and analyzed the survey for the BRA, presented the Dudley Retail and Consumer Survey results June 14 at a public meeting of the Dudley Vision Advisory Task Force. More »

UMass unveils STEM education initiative

WASHINGTON -- University of Massachusetts (UMass) President Robert L. Caret unveiled last week an innovative program aimed at doubling the number of underrepresented minority students graduating with Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) degrees from UMass and the state's 15 community colleges. More »