When the turtle god surfaced with a glowing sword in its beak, would I be ready to take it—to wield my Vietnamese identity like the sword itself and lead my people into a glorious age of prosperity and cultural dominance? There’d be a bánh mì stand on every corner and phở in every pot, and anyone who uttered the words 'Ching chong, ling long' to an Asian person would be swiftly beheaded."

https://slate.com/life/2025/08/vietnam-war-refugee-movies-books-anniversary.html

#aapi#aanhpi#travel #family #vietnam #immigrant #immigration #longread

When the turtle god surfaced with a glowing sword in its beak, would I be ready to take it—to wield my Vietnamese identity like the sword itself and lead my people into a glorious age of prosperity and cultural dominance? There’d be a bánh mì stand on every corner and phở in every pot, and anyone who uttered the words 'Ching chong, ling long' to an Asian person would be swiftly beheaded."

https://slate.com/life/2025/08/vietnam-war-refugee-movies-books-anniversary.html

#aapi#aanhpi#travel #family #vietnam #immigrant #immigration #longread

Over the past four months, I documented the lives of five families whose sons had been imprisoned in El Salvador, including their long-awaited reunions.

This is how CECOT left a mark on my countrymen, their loved ones and Venezuela.
https://www.propublica.org/article/cecot-released-family-reunions-photos?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post

#Trump#Immigration#Family#Photography#Photo#Venezuela #ElSalvador

Texas’ education landscape is changing. That’s why we need your help.

Tell us what issues you believe require greater oversight, whether they are the impact of vouchers, misuse of public funds or anything else that is affecting how students learn 👇
https://www.propublica.org/getinvolved/texas-education-reporting-propublica-texas-tribune?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post

#Texas #Journalism #Education#Teaching#Parents#Family#Students#GregAbbott

Texas’ education landscape is changing. That’s why we need your help.

Tell us what issues you believe require greater oversight, whether they are the impact of vouchers, misuse of public funds or anything else that is affecting how students learn 👇
https://www.propublica.org/getinvolved/texas-education-reporting-propublica-texas-tribune?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post

#Texas #Journalism #Education#Teaching#Parents#Family#Students#GregAbbott

☀️Highlights from today’s Heatwave D4 Summer Fest in Dorchester

✅From HIIT and senior yoga to CPR demos, bouncy houses, and youth hoops—there was something for everyone.

😅Smiles everywhere. Movement, music, and community care in full effect.

➡️Grateful to Councilor Brian Worrell and the whole crew who made it happen.

#boston #dorchester #cpr #fun #family #fitness #food #communitybuilding

Taking a family to a massive music festival isn’t easy, but in the end, the rewards can be considerable. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2025/08/04/music/fuji-rock-families/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #culture #music #fujirockfestival #family

☀️Beach:Ability 2025 | Constitution #Beach, East #Boston

Back at one of my favorite summer events—adaptive beach chairs, kayaking, music, games, and good food with even better company.

Hosted by Triangle, Inc. with support from Save the Harbor and DCR’s Universal Access Program, Beach:Ability builds #community through movement, laughter, and shared space.

Learn more➡️: https://triangle-inc.org/

#disability #savetheharbor #accessibility #fun #kayak #inclusion #family#healthequity

🇩🇴🇺🇸Today's visit to my mother Millie in #Dorchester (a #Boston neighborhood) meant I wasn't leaving without her amazing homemade tostones, chuletas, and bacalaitos. Feeling loved and well-fed! 😋

#Dominican #latinos #immigrants #food #culture #family #love #cooking #moms

It’s not your fault if you have to leave everyone you’ve ever known because they couldn’t accept you for being nonbinary.

It’s not a reflection of your inadequacy. It’s a sign of their failing.

And you are still lovable and worthy of friendship even if you have to start over.

Be glad that this time around you will have better, stronger relationships.

#ComingOut #friends #family #NonBinary #NonBinaryPositivity

It’s not your fault if you have to leave everyone you’ve ever known because they couldn’t accept you for being nonbinary.

It’s not a reflection of your inadequacy. It’s a sign of their failing.

And you are still lovable and worthy of friendship even if you have to start over.

Be glad that this time around you will have better, stronger relationships.

#ComingOut #friends #family #NonBinary #NonBinaryPositivity

A #grandmother in SE England was busted running a #criminal #family business dealing £80 million of #cocaine across the entire region - her family members and associates all got long #prison sentences

I hope at least Ghost the #cat is looked after (maybe by an animal rescue?) and manages to find a good home whilst his owners are inside, as he didn't have any involvement in the #crime

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqx27w1dwe9o

💪🏾#Community Building & #Health Equity in Dorchester!

📣I’m thrilled to announce I’ll be coaching an #inclusive HIIT class at the 4th annual D4 Heatwave Weekend in Dorchester – my home neighborhood in #Boston!

💥The #fun kicks off with a Movie Night on August 8th. Then, we’ll keep the vibes high on August 9th with a full day of family fun, #fitness, and community spirit.

➡️ Let’s spread the word! Please share this post and bring your friends and #family. All are welcome!

#latinos #diversity

Texas Overhauls Anti-Abortion Program That Spent Tens of Millions of Taxpayer Dollars With Little Oversight
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After a ProPublica and CBS News investigation revealed that Texas’ funding pipeline for anti-abortion crisis pregnancy centers is riddled with waste, nonprofits in the program must now provide a detailed accounting of their expenses.

https://www.propublica.org/article/texas-overhauls-anti-abortion-crisis-pregnancy-centers-funding?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post

#News#Texas#Women#Family#Health#Nonprofit#Funding

The only #cool #influencer is a #Fedi Influencer.

Tell your #family
Tell your #friends.
Tell your #neighbors.
Tell your #co-workers.
Tell your worst fucking #enemies

#KillCorporateSocialMedia

#fediverse

The only #cool #influencer is a #Fedi Influencer.

Tell your #family
Tell your #friends.
Tell your #neighbors.
Tell your #co-workers.
Tell your worst fucking #enemies

#KillCorporateSocialMedia

#fediverse

Texas Overhauls Anti-Abortion Program That Spent Tens of Millions of Taxpayer Dollars With Little Oversight
—

After a ProPublica and CBS News investigation revealed that Texas’ funding pipeline for anti-abortion crisis pregnancy centers is riddled with waste, nonprofits in the program must now provide a detailed accounting of their expenses.

https://www.propublica.org/article/texas-overhauls-anti-abortion-crisis-pregnancy-centers-funding?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post

#News#Texas#Women#Family#Health#Nonprofit#Funding

Just the three of us. #grickledoodle #contemplation #family #atlantic #novascotia#cartoon#art#drawing #love

Just the three of us. #grickledoodle #contemplation #family #atlantic #novascotia#cartoon#art#drawing #love