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December 16, 2025
Still Reeling from Months of Raids in D.C., Immigrant Communities Face Another Federal Surge
As armed patrols of federal agents receded in D.C., residents began adapting to a more ominous reality—one characterized by masked figures in unmarked cars, and a deep uncertainty over what comes next.
December 8, 2025
Hugs Cafe Expands Dallas Presence, Employing Adults with Disabilities
Hugs Cafe Inc. is a non-profit offering training and employment for adults with intellectual and development disabilities. Through its cafe, greenhouse, and other programs, Hugs Cafe aims to address high unemployment rates for this population. A second cafe location is set to open in Dallas on Dec. 8, 2025. Beyond Hugs Cafe's model, other alternatives include integrated employment, where neurodivergent employees work alongside others in mainstream workplaces.
October 29, 2025
This NJ Baker Is Welcoming Everyone to the Dessert Table
How a boy with food allergies inspired his mother's bakery
October 29, 2025
Healing Through Clay: Inside Dallas-Based Pottery for the People
Co-Owner Jane Parsons reflects on the beginnings of Pottery for the People and explains how its mission will continue to guide the future
October 13, 2025
Changing the Lineup: the Black Surfers Collective Is Building Confidence in the Waves
From first-timers to seasoned instructors, the Black Surfers Collective is helping Angelenos connect with each other — and the ocean.