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Harvard Legacy Admissions Lawsuit
Our CEO Abdulkadir Hussein had the opportunity to speak on Harvard’s discriminatory policy Legacy Admissions yesterday morning on CNN. To learn more about the lawsuit, you can listen to Abdul and Ivan Espinoza-Madrigal of Lawyers for Civil Rights Boston on the CBC Podcast, “As it Happens.” Our segment starts at 9:15.
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Celebrate the ACEDONE Board!
We recently just celebrated the work and accomplishments of our most recent former chairpeople, Anis Hashi and Ahmed Nasir! We are also pleased to announce our newest chairperson, Saciid Erkole. ACEDONE is so blessed to have such passionate, hard working people taking the lead in making positive change for our organization and community. Click here to view photos from the event!
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Grant Secured by Ayanna Pressley for Africa-Owned Small Businesses
On February 14th 2023, Rep Ayanna Pressley visited the ACEDONE to deliver $640,003 in federal community project funding to set the groundwork for an equitable and just economic recovery from the pandemic! We are SO lucky and honored to have received this grant. The funding received will go towards supporting the economic vitality of small businesses in predominantly low income, Black, brown and immigrant communities across the Massachusetts 7th Congressional District. Thank you so much for helping us to build up our community! Click here to watch a short news clip of the event, and scroll down to read the press release.
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ACEDONE's 20th Anniversary Celebration
This October, ACEDONE celebrated 20 years of hard-work and dedication to African immigrant communities in Boston! It was a privilege to be able to commemorate our milestones and growth with community members, alumni, elected officials from all over the world, partners, and sponsors. If you weren’t able to make it, you can check out our impact video by Sally Muiruri. You can also view the event photos by Gloria Agossou. Here’s to 20 years, and many more to come!
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Zero Carbon Renovation Fund Coalition
On January 5, 2023, the Zero Carbon Renovation Fund Coalition, made up of 150 organizations across the Commonwealth at the intersection of housing, education, health, climate, and environmental justice, held a virtual media briefing just before the start of the new year, announcing their effort to ask the Massachusetts State Legislature to invest $300 million in a Zero Carbon Renovation Fund to fund statewide efforts to decarbonize existing buildings in Massachusetts and move us closer toward a zero carbon future. ACEDONE is proud to play a role in furthering resiliency in communities that must bear the brunt of the state’s environmental burdens. Click here to read more about the work being done.
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The Boston Globe on Health Equity
Our coalition of grassroots organizations Equity Now & Beyond (EN&B) held an important conference on the role of immigrant community-based organizations in Covid-19 vaccine information and access. Thanks to the Boston Globe for documenting this huge milestone for us and our allies. Click here for the article, and click here for the full report by EN&B!
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Boston Globe: Grassroots Organizations are Crucial to Closing Health Literacy Gaps in Immigrant Communities
Boston Globe: Advocates Press City to Aid New Arrivals
2021
2019
Boston Neighboring Network: Response to recent acts of Islamophobia and extremist violence.
2018
Boston Neighboring Network: Young Organizers Fight for Immigrants
Center to Support Immigrant Organizing: Press Conference on Immigrant Organizing
Boston Herald: Youth Ubuntu Project (YUP) leader Khadija Mahamane spoke at Poor People's Campaign rally at the State House
2017
Boston After School & Beyond: Boston Celebrates Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week 2017
The Boston Globe: Teens speak out against Trump’s policies
Youth In Charge: Youth take their pledge at Boston People’s Inauguration March
CBS News: Youth featured on CBS News capturing the Boston People’s Inauguration March
2016
WCVB CityLine: CityLine: Collaborate Boston
2015
The Bay State Banner: Immigrant youth summit forges new connections
2013
Harvard Negotiation & Mediation Clinical Program: Harvard Negotiation & Mediation Clinic Students Help Local Somali Youth Manage Conflict
The Bay State Banner: Mayoral candidates face school students at Roxbury forum