Nikkia Jean-Charles

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An Epidemic of Terror: Machismo’s deadly grip on Peru – Pulse of Peru

LIMA, Peru – As violence, corruption, and machismo culture annihilate the livelihood of Peruvian women and children, a vicious cycle transpires into an epidemic – feminicidio. Behind the chants of community organizers lies the drive for justice in efforts to fight against the government, which they say has normalized a system that upholds the abuse against women. 


“We call Peru a land of femicides and a land of aggressors,” said Antonio Marty, a Peruvian epidemiologist who was the first to co...
The Huntington News •

‘It feels more isolating’: Northeastern Black students and staff express concerns amid drop in Black first-year enrollment

Professor Régine Michelle Jean-Charles, director of the Africana Studies program and Dean’s Professor of Culture and Social Justice, was attending a talk by the first Black female Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson when one of her students sent her an email containing a screenshot of The News’ article reporting a 35% enrollment drop of Black first-year students at Northeastern. 
“I anticipated that the decline would happen, but it’s always jarring when you see the numbers,” Jean-Charles...
The Scope •

Over 100 attend rally in solidarity with Haitian immigrant community

Over 100 Haitian community members and allies held a rally at The Embrace Memorial on the Boston Common on Sept. 24, declaring solidarity with Haitians across the country who have experienced an uptick in hate speech and violent threats since Former President Donald Trump and Ohio Senator JD Vance made dehumanizing statements about Haitian immigrants living in Springfield, Ohio. 
Despite the sobering context for the rally, there was an air of celebration: People waved Haitian and American flags,...
The Huntington News •

Families, students experience a night of illumination with Boston Lights’ biodiversity displays

Since Aug. 2, the Franklin Park Zoo has opened its doors to families, students and tourists to take pleasure in an annual immersive walkthrough of lantern displays and activities. This year’s showcase was made to highlight the significance of conserving the planet’s biodiversity. 
With interactive displays, family activities and plenty of Instagrammable moments, Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience, which runs through Nov. 3, offers an adventurous collection for all community members. Whether dan...
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“Useful, beautiful and innovative.” How the Washington Post’s Harry Stevens reaches high engagement on climate and environment reporting - Storybench

There’s a difference between reading about climate change and vividly seeing it in action. Last year, the Washington Post launched Climate Lab with Harry Stevens as the climate change, data analysis and graphics columnist. To make journalism more accessible and transparent, the column provides a visual and data-driven column about climate, environment and extreme weather.

Stevens has found engaging ways to change how climate news is reported. Before Climate Lab, he was part of the team working...

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CityLine: Black, Brown and Missing

The grief of a local family. In 2009, Everett resident Charline Rosemond was shot and killed in a car in Somerville. For 16 years her family experienced frustration; first, of a lack of media attention, then of a lack of answers from law enforcement. Black and Brown people go missing at a disproportionate rate from their white counterparts. Derrica Wilson of the Black and Missing Foundation is a national advocate for missing people of color. In Massachusetts, authorities are encouraging peopl...
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CityLine: Lifting voices and planting seeds of promise in young people

East Boston's Zumix and Chelsea's GreenRoots are two organizations providing young people an opportunity to earn money while pursuing a passion to provides for the community. Chronicle's Shayna Seymour shares how funding cuts from the federal government could impact the reach of these organizations.

East Boston's Zumix and Chelsea's GreenRoots are two organizations providing young people an opportunity to earn money while pursuing a passion to provides for the community. Chronicle's Shayna...
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CityLine: Mission driven work in the midst of financial challenges

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CityLine: Legislation to address missing Black women and girls

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CityLine: Affirming purpose and passion in young people

Community organizations play an important role in preventing and healing young people from exploitation, Audrey Morrissey, Executive Director of My Life My Choice, shares how giving youth a sense of belonging can make all the difference. Artists for Humanity fosters a safe space for youth employment, and creativity. Co-founder Jason Talbot explains the importance of providing mentorship and early career opportunities.

Community organizations play an important role in preventing and healing youn...