By Christian Marquez / NM News Port The People, Power and Democracy Project hosted a community forum on April 4th to encourage community discussion about state issues — partly so local media can be more informed. The event was called “How would you improve state government?” and asked participants to brainstorm “what makes you mad,” […]
Megan Aguilar & Diana Cervantes / NM News Port Albuquerque — As one of the most underrepresented and marginalized groups, transgender women of color face adverse harassment, from both institutions and individuals. Advocates like Stacy Fatemi are taking to social media to raise awareness. According to a survey conducted by the Williams Institute in 2008 […]
By Angela Shen and Christian Marquez / NM News Port A vibrant red couch, soft blankets, comfort food and of course, teddy bears. That is what survivors of domestic violence are greeted by, if they choose to visit Gail Starr’s office after an incident. Starr is the head nurse and clinical coordinator for Albuquerque’s Sexual […]
By Aaron Hagler & Ebony Romero / NM News Port Human trafficking cases are increasing in frequency globally and New Mexico is no exception, seeing a 40 percent increase locally in just the past year. Organizations around the state and Albuquerque metro area tasked with fighting human trafficking are working together along with law enforcement to […]
By Danielle Prokop / NM News Port Over 400 attended the Albuquerque city council meeting on Wednesday night to watch the passage of Memorial 17-4, voting 6-1 to reaffirm the Duke City’s status as an “immigrant-friendly” city. “A woman stood up here, toddler in hand,” Councilor Pat Davis (d-6) said, referencing a speaker who had addressed […]
