All articles tagged with #immigrant communities
The article explores how New Year’s Eve has become a major holiday for Eastern European communities in the U.S., serving as a secular celebration rooted in historical suppression of religious holidays like Christmas, and highlighting vibrant cultural traditions, community gatherings, and the significance of this holiday for maintaining cultural identity among immigrants.
A rumored visit by Vice President JD Vance to Disneyland in California sparked protests from local residents concerned about government policies affecting immigrant communities. Despite speculation that Vance was on a family vacation, online footage showed him at Disneyland, while protests gathered outside the hotel, with some driving hours to participate. The event highlighted tensions between political figures and local communities over immigration and policy issues.
Zohran Mamdani's primary win in New York City was significantly boosted by strong support from Asian and immigrant communities across the boroughs, driven by his platform on affordable housing and his engagement through multilingual outreach and community organizing, positioning him as a trailblazing candidate for the city's first South Asian and Muslim mayor.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to announce plans to support immigrant communities affected by recent immigration raids in Los Angeles, marking their first public response to the unrest and addressing community concerns, after initially remaining silent.