Feeling disconnected from her own heritage, she founded the Chinese Student Association at URI. “Learning about a culture is how we reduce discrimination.”
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Posted inHousing
‘Barely making it’ in New Bedford
‘People are struggling’ as wages and benefits fail to keep pace with soaring rents and inflation
Posted inInPerson
Allie Copeland: Library’s museum-quality art collection ‘good for the soul’
As curator, she tries to create an environment inviting to all. “You don’t have to have an art history degree to learn to appreciate things and to experience art.”
Posted inWaterfront
Young minke whale found dead in New Bedford harbor
“It’s not typically where you see these animals … Right now, unfortunately, we don’t have a lot of information.” — Misty Niemeyer, stranding coordinator with IFAW
Posted inPolice and Courts
Police sergeant given written reprimand after harassment complaints uncovered
Chief’s statement follows The Light’s investigation into inappropriate behavior by Sgt. Samuel Ortega, complaints dating back years; mayor calls behavior ‘unacceptable.’
Posted inJack Spillane column
Abolition Row Park opening is landmark achievement for New Bedford
It was the New Bedford community of color who were proportionally there in the greatest numbers. And they were there in the greatest numbers because they knew, from first-hand experience, that it was their own hard-won efforts over decades and decades that finally brought this park and what it symbolizes to the city.
Posted inThe Chat with Jack Spillane
Video — Ian Abreu on bid for mayor: ‘Right now I’m focused on being a great councilor’
Chatting with host Jack Spillane, the city councilor at-large discussed his dedication to constituent services, his moderate positions on most issues and whether he would consider running for mayor.
Posted inInvestigation
Documents show pattern of alleged sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior by NB Police sergeant
Police staff and people who work with the NBPD say they have left positions on specialized units or avoided shifts after feeling uncomfortable with inappropriate behavior by Sgt. Samuel Ortega.
Posted inEducation
Teachers in New Bedford and across Mass. could lose jobs due to expiring COVID emergency teaching licenses
Expiring COVID-19 emergency licenses could mean thousands of Mass. teachers won’t be returning to classrooms
Posted inJack Spillane column
Big plans for Dias Field always seemed to fizzle
Question about how Mt. Pleasant area park got its name leads to a better story about the long history of struggles to improve a park near the heart of New Bedford.