A Hispanic health fair in Boston drew thousands of families out to get checked for blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol and other screenings — and to celebrate life and family, reports NEWz.

How can art break racial and class barriers? Nearly 200 art reps and leaders discussed that question — and solutions — at a meeting in Boston, reports the Bay State Banner.

The worksite immigration raid at Agriprocessors, producer of 60% of the country's kosher meat, continues to affect supply and prices of delis north of Boston, reports the Jewish Journal.

An Indian cultural center in Glastonbury, Conn., is teaching kids Hindi and will plan celebrations and discussions with non-Indians, reports CT Indian Life.

Gov. Patrick's $28.2 billion budget allocates more than $22 million for youth-, gang- or domestic-violence prevention programs across the state, says the Dorchester Reporter.

Nurses in Haiti have receiving training in Massachusetts through a new program of Regis College, in collaboration with Partners in Health medical charity, says the Boston Haitian Reporter.

The Armenian Relief Society's various programs have reduced infant mortality and provided free prenatal care to thousands of mothers in Armenia, reports the Armenian Weekly.

The Irish Cultural Centre of New England received a $350,000 grant from Ireland to support its goal of becoming the region's center of Irish culture, reports the Boston Irish Reporter.

On July 4, 2008, 194 immigrants from 57 countries became proud U.S. citizens at a ceremony in Portsmouth, NH, reports NEWz.

Immigrant families may become overweight just months after arrival in the U.S. Specialized help for parents is helping them get back on the health track, reports NEWz.

Diana Hwang, chief of staff to a Boston city councilor, is Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick's newest appointee to the state's Asian American Commission.

South African students toured U.S. cities to meet business executives and gain cultural experiences that will benefit them and their country's future, reports the Bay State Banner.

Massachusetts state Rep. Allen faces a challenger to her re-election bid despite having the support of many politicians as well as decades of community service, says the Dorchester Reporter.

An education minister in India met with Native Americans to learn about their preservation of tribal culture. His own people's indigenous cultures may disappear, reports INDIA New England.

New Englanders, the Korean Consulate and U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel remembered the "Forgotten War" and the sacrifices of Koreans and Americans, reports Korean American Press.