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- 4 years later, no justice in Haiti: Four years after Haiti’s President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated, Haiti still hasn’t held a single trial despite 51 indictments. Meanwhile, US courts have convicted six suspects and sentenced five to life in prison. Key evidence remains missing and suspects are still at large. Read more at The Haitian Times.
- Denaturalization threat spreads fear: President Donald Trump’s administration is aggressively targeting naturalized citizens for denaturalization, including investigating a NYC mayoral candidate over a 2008 rap lyric. While legally difficult, these efforts create fear and establish second-class citizenship, with detention camps ready for political opponents. Read more at Epicenter NYC.
- Tech boom fuels growth in Asian markets: Asian grocery chains are booming in the San Francisco Bay Area as the Asian population there hits 33.1%, becoming the largest racial group. Seven new stores are opening this year, filling vacant spaces and serving tech workers’ demand for upscale Asian markets. Read more at AsAm News.
- New York blocks worker heat protections: New York’s Farm Bureau blocked heat protection laws by claiming immigrant workers from “warmer countries” can handle extreme temperatures better. Labor advocates call this racist pseudoscience that echoes centuries-old justifications for exploiting non-white workers in dangerous conditions. Read more at Documented.
- Mississippi revival grows new farmers: In Mississippi’s Delta, Black farmers are reviving the historic Swan Lake Association to train the next generation and reclaim agricultural land. Despite systemic barriers and Trump-era challenges, they’re building farm incubators and creating sustainable businesses rooted in ancestral soil. Read more at Capital B.
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