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September 17, 2024
Luminus Rejoins Howard County Housing Affordability Coalition
Columbia, Maryland. The Howard County Housing Affordability Coalition and the Luminus Network, Inc. will continue partnering to advocate for housing that is priced to meet the housing needs of Luminus’s clients and the entire community. Each year, the 40-year old Luminus Network provides immigration legal…
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September 15, 2024
Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month, observed from September 15 to October 15, is a time to celebrate the profound influence and rich traditions of Hispanic communities in the United States. At Luminus Network, we recognize this month as a significant opportunity to highlight the contributions of these communities while bridging connections with…
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September 8, 2024
Literacy Day: Celebrating the Influence of Hispanic Authors
On September 8th, the world comes together to celebrate Literacy Day, a day dedicated to the transformative power of reading and writing. As we reflect on the significance of literacy, it’s fitting to honor the profound contributions of Hispanic authors who have not only enriched global literature but have also…
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August 29, 2024
Climate Change and Its Impact on Immigration
Recent UN reports highlight the urgent threat of rising sea levels due to climate change, putting cities like Miami, New York, Venice, and the Maldives at risk of being submerged by 2050. This crisis calls for immediate global action to address both environmental and humanitarian challenges.
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August 28, 2024
Supportive
Luminus’ Board of Directors has approved a new set of values for the organization. We are going to consider deeper dives into each one, to celebrate them, and to provide clarity on the future of the organization. Supportive – we are changing lives, we are change-makers, elevating voices and…
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August 23, 2024
Luminus honors International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
Today, the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, at Luminus we honor the millions of lives lost and the countless stories of resilience and resistance that emerged from one of the worst chapters in human history. This day serves as a powerful…
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August 21, 2024
Luminus Hails ITEP Report on Tax Payments by Undocumented Immigrants
The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) has released a report on the amount of taxes paid by undocumented immigrants in the United States. Almost $100 billion in taxes was paid by undocumented people in 2022. $59.4 billion to the federal government and the remaining $37.3 billion…
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August 20, 2024
Join OMHS’ Comité Hispano for Family Support Night
Struggling with school digital platforms or forms? Luminus’ partner, the School Improvement Team and the Hispanic Committee of Oakland Mills High School (OMHS), is hosting a Family Support Night to help you navigate Canvas, Synergy, and the Family File. When and Where: Tonight, our team will be on hand to…
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August 20, 2024
Inclusive
Luminus’ Board of Directors has approved a new set of values for the organization. We are going to consider deeper dives into each one, to celebrate them, and to provide clarity on the future of the organization. Inclusive – we are a connected community fostering belonging, unity and collaboration…
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August 12, 2024
Luminus CEO Nominated to State Hate Crimes Commission
We are thrilled to announce that Luminus’ CEO, Gabriel Maximilian Moreno, Esq, has been nominated to the Maryland Office of the Attorney General’s Commission on Hate Crime Response and Prevention and will serve in an acting capacity until confirmed by the Maryland State Senate, which is expected in the…