Nearly a quarter of Houston ISD students were absent on nationwide ‘Day Without Immigrants’ – Houston Public Media

A Day Without Immigrants: Reflecting on the Impact on Education The “A Day Without Immigrants” protest in February 2025 highlighted a dramatic dip in school attendance across Houston’s Independent School District (HISD), garnering national attention. About 23% of HISD students were absent, emphasizing the significant role immigration policies play in educational communities. This shift not … Read more

Tyres burned, embassies attacked in DR Congo’s Kinshasa protests | Protests News

Escalating Tensions in the DRC: A Closer Look at the Socio-Political Fallout The recent upheaval in Kinshasa, marked by vandalism and protests targeting foreign embassies, underscores a growing unrest in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). These demonstrations stem from accusations of international inaction over escalating conflicts, notably involving the M23 rebel group in … Read more