Congregations in Contested Space: Gentrification and Latinx Churches in East Boston
Principal Investigator: Boston, like many U.S. cities, is currently experiencing elevated levels of gentrification adversely affecting working class people of color. The manner in which churches are affected by gentrification is particularly important as churches often provide valuable resources within working class communities of color. The investigator hopes to understand how Latinx churches in the […]
Partnering with Families with Limited English Proficiency to Promote Language Justice and Equity in Education Settings
Principal Investigators: Co-Principal Investigators: Youth of color whose first language is not English are the fastest growing segment of the youth population in the United States. Families with limited English proficiency are often restricted from the many opportunities available in urban cities like Boston, leading to inequities in education. In partnership with Massachusetts Advocates for […]