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a student stands with her arms crossed in front of a domed building on MIT's campus

On campus, Jewish and Muslim students fear for their safety

Education

A new report finds Jewish and Muslim students “fear personal danger” related to their positions on the war.

Children all over a colorful classroom

This Massachusetts school district focuses on the well-being of homeless immigrant students

Education
Samuel Ike, dressed in the role of Revolutionary War-era African American abolitionist Prince Hall.

The history of enslavement at Boston’s Freedom Trail sites is beginning to be told

History
woman in park

For labor-trafficked immigrants, T-visas are a lifesaving but flawed relief

coach standing and talking

Boston Nigerians watch with pride as Celtics coach Ime Udoka guides team through NBA Finals

Sports
Prem Pariyar stands in front of Alexander Meiklejohn Hall on the campus of California State University, East Bay.

‘Hidden discrimination’: California university joins national trend to protect against caste bias on campus

On Course

Caste was outlawed decades ago across South Asia. But it still exists and has found its way to American campuses.

A woman gathers her three children around the dinner table.

A long journey from Kabul brings one family to New Bedford

The family’s long journey from Kabul to New Bedford began on the morning of Aug. 15.

A vial of the Moderna vaccine for the coronavirus.

What does Moderna owe the world?

Moderna’s newfound success has put the small Massachusetts company in the hot seat over its handling of vaccine manufacturing and global access.

Taiwan-born artist Wen-hao Tien (left) started inviting people from around the world to teach her songs from their homelands as part her exhibit on immigration experiences at an art center in Boston, Massachusetts. 

Learning through singing: This artist wants you to teach her a song in your native language

Language

Is it easier to sing than speak in a foreign language? Taiwan-born artist Wen-hao Tien has put that question to the test as part of a new exhibit about the immigrant experience in Boston, Massachusetts.

Muslims pray in a mosque during celebrations of Eid al-Fitr holiday, a feast celebrated by Muslims worldwide, in Grozny, Russia, on Thursday, May 13, 2021.

The world celebrates Eid — including some of The World’s listeners

Religion

We asked The World’s listeners to share what Eid al-Fitr means to them and their families. Here’s what they told us.

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