How a sudden U.S. visa ban crippled healthcare in underserved communities
By Violet Ikong In January, the United States imposed a blanket visa ban on 39 countries,...
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About Africa
From hip-hop to resistance: Nelson Dembo’s fight for democracy in Angola
By Eloge Willy Kaneza Nelson Adelino Dembo was once known across Angola by another name: DJ...
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“Books can become a sanctuary”: Kirsten Cappy on immigration, belonging, and the power of stories
By Eloge Willy Kaneza As immigration tensions continue to shape public debate across the United...
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“We wanted more than survival”: Somali Bantu farmers rebuild life, land, and identity in Maine
By Eloge Willy Kaneza In the quiet agricultural pockets of Maine, where mornings begin with dew...
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“Don’t Be Afraid”: Barankitse’s Defiant Call for Refugees at Notre Dame
By Eloge Willy Kaneza Late Sunday afternoon on May 17, beneath the soft spring light falling over...
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A family in Portland mourns the death of kin killed in Sudan conflict
By Sheila Ponnie Members of the Sudanese community living in Portland, Maine are still coming to...
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Congolese sports leader Gégé Kizubanata promotes inclusion, supports war wounded through sports
By Rachel NdjondjoAfter attending a World Cup qualifying match between the Democratic Republic of...
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From training to action: a partnership uplifting immigrant families in Portland
By Rachel Ndjondjo On April 18, Elissa Armstrong, Portland coordinator for WindowDressers, met...
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Smokeless tobacco products still a health risk for Maine youth
By Amy Harris Maine youth are replacing cigarettes with alternative tobacco products, such as...
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Following the sweep: ACLU’s legal fight continues over January ICE arrests
By Andy O’Brien On April 14, the American Civil Liberties...
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