State report urges financial aid, driver's licenses for illegal imm... Nov 18, 2009
The report, called the New Americans Agenda, was prepared by an executive branch advisory council, an immigrant advocacy group and a state agency, and is meant to better integrate immigrants and refugees into the state's social, economic and civic spheres. Rep. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
In-state tuition, driver’s licenses urged for illegal immigrants Nov 17, 2009
The New Americans Agenda was headed by the Governor s Advisory Council for Immigrants and Refugees and coordinated by the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition, the state Office for Refugees and Immigrants, and a host of community groups. Maria Sacchetti can be reached at. (Boston Globe)
St. Louis Archdiocese Spending More on Lawyers Than on Sex Abuse Victims Nov 17, 2009
The archdiocese said none of the payments associated with clergy sexual misconduct came from parish collections or private contributions to the , which supports parishes, schools, food pantries, immigrants and refugees, people with HIV, aging priests, and other programs. Legal fees are paid by the archdiocese's insurance, Huger said. (Law.com)
Cuts in cash for census may cost state billions Nov 17, 2009
Each uncounted resident could result in the loss of $1,000 a year in federal funding for a state, according to the nonprofit Grantmakers Concerned With Immigrants and Refugees. Ted Wang, a census consultant working for the group, said state and local outreach efforts play a critical role in communicating with populations that historically have been difficult to count. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Activist says Mass. report on refugees excluded immigrant input Nov 16, 2009
As a panel prepares to release a report tomorrow on integrating legal immigrants and refugees into the state s economic and civic life, a local activist is slamming the committee for excluding the majority of Massachusetts immigrant leaders. Torli Krua, chief executive of the Boston-based Universal Human Rights International, said the governor s New Americans Agenda includes input from government appointees, consultants, and paid members of government agencies. (Boston Globe)
Refugees and asylum sneakers Nov 11, 2009
November 11, 2009 - 11:52AM. Hey, just let em all in. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Cowboy heritage Oct 14, 2009
About 10 years ago, the company started hiring new immigrants and refugees who had recently arrived in Canada ... Immigrants and refugees have come to Brooks because jobs are available ... The job attracted many immigrants and refugees from Africa, the Middle East, Asia and South America who had left their country for a better life in Canada. (BBC News -- Americas)
Study recommends tying immigrants closer to local communities Oct 9, 2009
"The report focuses on what the state can do to strengthen access, inclusion, and opportunity for immigrants and refugees," Kritz wrote in an e-mail. Soults referred comment on specific recommendations to Patrick's office. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Brentwood church welcomes diversity Oct 5, 2009
Many of the members of the congregation are immigrants and refugees from Thailand, Cambodia, Rwanda, Burundi and some countries in Eastern Europe, Pastor Jere said. He sees part of his ministry as helping them to adjust to their new country. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Doomsday Derbyshire Sep 10, 2009
Too many conservatives, Derbyshire writes, welcome the ideology of diversity, embrace big government, support a foreign policy of global democratization, and believe that the nation has an almost infinite capacity to absorb culturally alien immigrants and refugees. They re wrong on every point, in his view, though he shows a strange reluctance to name any of them other than George W. Bush. (The American Conservative)
More comments about Sen. Kennedy Aug 27, 2009
More comments about Sen. Kennedy - Dover, MA - Dover-Sherborn Press. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
Nashville Public Television wins honors Aug 11, 2009
The Next Door Neighbors showed Nashville as a destination city for immigrants and refugees through a series of four documentaries, a project Web site, community forums, screenings and literacy outreach. The project documented Middle Tennessee s rapidly growing immigrant population, including populations of Kurdish, Somali, Hispanic and Bhutanese descent. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Recession stems oft-fatal boat migration Jul 30, 2009
African immigrants and refugees sit on a windowsill after a protest at Marsa Open Center, just outside Valletta, Malta, on Monday. . (MSNBC -- International)
Do school renovations make a difference? Jul 22, 2009
Meanwhile, the hard-working, mostly legal immigrants and refugees and their 1st and 2nd generation American children quietly go about the daily task of surviving in a society they love even if it does not love them so much. They do so along-side of their African-American classmates and fewer white kids than you d need to field a football squad. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
FFA sweats on Danning Cup ruling Jul 17, 2009
"It's a long process and we understand why FIFA has changed the regulations, but it probably needs to be a a little more streamlined. "Australia has a history of taking in immigrants and refugees so it's a problem we can see coming up frequently if something isn't done. " Danning has won the hearts of Sky Blues fans with his daring style and Luna Park-sized smile, all of which point to him having a big future in the game. However, while the FFA is "hopeful" the judge looking over the case will... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Obama recognizes CNN Hero from N.J. Jul 1, 2009
" Demmellash, who was born in Ethiopia, started Rising Tide in 2004 with Harvard University classmate Alex Forrester -- now her husband -- to help those who had ideas and abilities but needed the education and support to launch or grow their businesses. The group runs the Community Business Academy, an intensive training session coupled with year-round coaching and mentorship to help individuals "really work on the hands-on management side of their business," Demmellash said. The organization... (CNN)
She helps small U.S. businesses thrive Jun 29, 2009
The organization supports underserved populations, including women, the formerly incarcerated, minorities, unemployed and working poor, and immigrants and refugees. Demmellash and Forrester -- now married -- have helped 250 entrepreneurs and owners in so far, 70 percent of whom are single mothers. (CNN)
Almeida Tough times for everyone means cuts to immigrants first Jun 16, 2009
Eldridge of Acton, with the support of the Somerville delegation, was able to restore the language referring to immigrants and refugees. The cut also was not as drastic as that proposed in the Senate Ways and Means budget, as an amendment was adopted to increase the line item by $1 million. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Two Ways to Tackle Tuberculosis Jun 5, 2009
That's why two studies in the June 4 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine are important -- one describes an international effort to detect tuberculosis (TB) among immigrants and refugees coming to the United States, the other reports on highly promising results of a new drug to treat the disease. According to the World Health Organization, there are nearly 9 million new TB cases and perhaps 1. (MEDLINEplus)
Muslim Groups Shut Down Conservative Forum May 29, 2009
Negri also serves on the board of advisors of the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition, TIRRC, an activist group that states its mission is to empower immigrants and refugees throughout Tennessee to develop a unified voice and defend their rights. . (Newsmax)
CCSSE: Survey helps improve student engagement May 27, 2009
Some community colleges serve a large number of immigrants and refugees, yet few continue beyond non-credit English classes. At Highline Community College in suburban Des Moines, Wash. (USA Today)
School board diversity an issue for Utica May 24, 2009
He added that minorities in Utica now also include immigrants and refugees. We've embraced having immigrants come into the area, but if their success on public boards is the same as blacks and Hispanics, they may end up just as discouraged, he said. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Almeida: Making Massachusetts more welcoming Apr 29, 2009
Successful integration of immigrants and refugees is vital to the civic health of the commonwealth as well as its ongoing economic growth. These public meetings were ways for community groups and individuals to provide valuable input on important topics of how to better integrate newcomers to our state. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Struggles aplenty for newcomers to U.S. Apr 19, 2009
As a newcomer to this country, Wong, like many immigrants and refugees before him, struggled with learning new language and work skills ... This ideal does not disappear, but rather is heightened when one hears stories of immigrants and refugees who have committed horrific crimes. (Albany Times Union)
Gunman kills 1, himself at California hospital Apr 17, 2009
The gunman entered the building of the American Civic Association (ACA), a non-governmental agency that provides services for immigrants and refugees, and started shooting at the people inside, Binghamton Police Chief Joseph Zikuski said at a press conference held nearly seven hours after the attack. LOS ANGELES, April 8 (Xinhua) -- One person was killed and three others critically injured after being shot overnight by an elderly gunman at a Korean religious retreat about 130 kilometers... (Xinhuanet, China)
News Briefs | Apr. 10 Apr 11, 2009
The ACA is a center that offers assistance to immigrants and refugees. Eleven of the 13 who were killed were seeking American citizenship at the time of their deaths. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
The Immigrant Learning Center celebrates International Day Apr 11, 2009
Founded in 1992, The ILC is a year-round, not-for-profit adult learning center that provides free English classes to immigrants and refugees so they can lead productive lives in the U.S. and become successful workers, parents and community members. The ILC also promotes immigrants as assets to America. (Malden Observer, MA)
At least 12 killed at immigration center in NY (25) Apr 10, 2009
The association describes itself as helping immigrants and refugees with counseling, resettlement, citizenship, family reunification and translators. The association s president, Angela Leach, is very upset right now, said Mike Chanecka, a friend who answered a call at her home as Leach wept in the background. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
N.Y. gunman fired 98 shots in about a minute Apr 9, 2009
Wong had been taking English classes at the association, which helps immigrants and refugees from around the world. He was upset about recently losing a job, but police are still trying to determine why he chose to open fire at the association, Zikuski said. (CNN)
FM expresses concern over Chinese victims in U.S. shooting Apr 6, 2009
The gunman entered the building of the American Civic Association (ACA), a non-governmental agency that provides services for immigrants and refugees, and started shooting at the people inside, Binghamton Police Chief Joseph Zikuski said at a press conference held nearly seven hours after the attack. Editor: Yan. (Xinhuanet, China)
Father Kills His Five Children in Third U.S. Multiple Shooting in Two Days Apr 6, 2009
The association helps immigrants and refugees with counseling, resettlement, citizenship, interpreters and translators, according to its Web site. Zikuski said Wong had been taking classes there until the first week of March before he dropped out. (Bloomberg -- US)
Deadly Rampage At N.Y. Immigration Center Apr 5, 2009
The association describes itself as helping immigrants and refugees with counseling, resettlement, citizenship, family reunification and translators. Alex Galkin, an immigrant from Uzbekistan, said he was taking English classes this morning when he heard a shot and quickly went to the basement with 20 other people. (CBS News)
4 Chinese among dead in NY state shooting Apr 5, 2009
Two shotguns licensed to him were recovered inside the one-story building of the American Civic Association, which helps immigrants and refugees. Binghamton Mayor Matthew Ryan described the shooting as "a tragedy that affects many different people from many different countries and their families and friends.". (Xinhuanet, China)
Four Chinese nationals were among the people killed Friday in a shooting spree by a lone gunman at an immigrant services center in downtown Binghamton, a Chinese diplomat said Saturday.• Police: no terrorism involved in Binghamton shooting Apr 5, 2009
Two shotguns licensed to him were recovered inside the one-story building of the American Civic Association, which helps immigrants and refugees. The gunman blocked the back door of the building with his car and then entered from the front, shooting two receptionists first. (Xinhuanet, China)
14 killed in U.S. shooting rampage Apr 4, 2009
The gunman entered the building of the American Civic Association (ACA), a non-governmental agency that provides services for immigrants and refugees, and started shooting at the people inside, Binghamton Police Chief Joseph Zikuski said at a press conference held nearly seven hours after the attack. Police investigate at the shooting scene outside the American Civic Center in Binghampton, New York, April 3, 2009. (Xinhuanet, China)
Gunman Kills 13 at Upstate New York Refugee Center Before Taking Own Life Apr 4, 2009
The association, which helps immigrants and refugees with citizenship and resettlement issues, has its offices on Front in Binghamton, which is about 170 miles (273 kilometers) northwest of New York City. Fourth Shooting. (Bloomberg -- US)
Police: 'Nobody could escape' Apr 4, 2009
The civic association, which was formed in 1939, provides help to immigrants and refugees with counseling, resettlement, citizenship, family reunification and translators. "It is very highly regarded," said Mark Gorgos, whose law office is near the shooting scene. (USA Today)
Gunman kills 13 in New York siege Apr 4, 2009
The ACA says on its website that it assists immigrants and refugees with personal and immigration counselling. Are you in the area. (BBC News -- Americas)
House Raided After 14 Killed in Murder-Suicide Apr 4, 2009
The American Civic Association describes itself as helping immigrants and refugees with counseling, resettlement, citizenship, family reunification and translators. It also intervenes with emergencies, including fighting, hunger and homelessness, according to information from the association's Web site. (Time.com)
Gunman had worked at IBM, recently let go... Apr 4, 2009
Many of the victims were trapped inside the American Civic Center, which provides citizenship help to immigrants and refugees. "We heard four shots when we were down in the parking lot. Bam, bam, bam, bam. That's when we looked and saw everyone running inside," witness Kenneth Youmans said. (The Drudge Report)
13 slain in 'senseless crime' in N.Y. Apr 4, 2009
Authorities said the Civic Center, which, according to its Web site, was founded by a group of immigrants in 1939 and works to help other immigrants and refugees with resettlement, citizenship and family reunification, was not chosen at random. Chief Zikuski said he suspects the gunman was associated with the center, though he did not elaborate. (Insight on the News)
Consulate: Chinese student injured in Binghamton shooting Apr 4, 2009
An unidentified gunman entered the building of the American Civic Association, which provides services for immigrants and refugees, and started shooting at people inside. Latest official statement said that 13 people, including the gunman who seemed to have killed himself after the shooting, were confirmed dead in the attack, while five others were in local hospitals with gunshot wounds. (Xinhuanet, China)
"No Such Thing As A Free Lunch" Apr 1, 2009
On the surface, outsourcing might seem like a good deal for shareholders and taxpayers, even if one somehow manages to totally ignores the clear exploitation of fellow human beings, who, especially in the custodial field, are more often than not immigrants and refugees who came to this country with the dream of improving life for themselves and their families. Despite their low incomes, these outsourced workers are still expected - and here's the rub - to pay full price for the goods and... (The New Hampshire, NH)
North Korea's frontier Apr 1, 2009
China is struggling to keep out the hundreds of North Korean immigrants and refugees, but stopping the exodus remains a tall order. A fundamental solution, analysts suggest, lies not in China but in North Korea, where many people are running away from humanitarian disasters and political persecution. (CNN -- International)
New Iowan Center helps build sense of belonging Mar 27, 2009
The first two New Iowan Centers were established in Muscatine and Sioux City in 2000 to attract and retain immigrants and refugees who then-Gov. Tom Vilsack had hoped would bolster Iowa s declining population. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Maine city seeks to deal with diversity Feb 22, 2009
Westbrook is among a number of communities in Maine where there has been a marked increase in immigrants and refugees. The number of students who count English as a second language rose from five to 82 over the past 15 years, according to Deborah Peck, director of special services for the Westbrook School Department. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
SLIDESHOW: The power of language Feb 20, 2009
Malden - The Immigrant Learning Center in Malden was founded in 1992 with the belief that learning English empowers immigrants and refugees towards a life of stability and prosperity in the United States. Many students come to the center with a good working knowledge of English while others do not. (Malden Observer, MA)
Phoebe Chapman, 92, icon of arboretum, pillar of neighborhood Feb 17, 2009
"Earlier in life, Mrs. Chapman had dreams of going to college and becoming a social worker, her daughter said. But, because she wanted to help her family during the Depression, she held a variety of jobs before marriage that included a telemarketer selling cemetery plots, working in a pastry shop, and being a nanny.She was happier, however, as a volunteer with the International Institute in Boston, helping immigrants and refugees assimilate to life in New England. While at the institute, she was... (Boston Globe)
