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The Brazilian community is more likely to be found at Little Brazilian markets, Brazilian shops, and bakeries. This neighborhood has different Immigrant Centers that help the majority of Brazilians such as the Brazilian Women's Group, Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers, Brazilian Work Center, Allston-Brighton Family Support Network, Allston Brighton Health Collaborative, etc. We could also say that churches are important sources of information that provide help to immigrants. The Saint Anthony Parish has a community center and offers services in Portuguese. The community uses public and private transportation; the area is served by bus lines 501, 57, 65, and train and subway.
The community comprises older immigrants that started coming to the US in the 80’s and the subsequent generations. However, newly arrived immigrants are increasingly present in this community and have a hard time integrating. A common shared experience is that the majority of this group is undocumented. Language, music, and food are the primary pillars that create an instant bond. We can use the Brazilian Independence Day Festival at Soldiers Field as a great example of the power of community.
The Brazilian community is entrepreneurial and you can see them working across different fields. It is common for them to be domestic workers, beauty salons employees, and food service workers, as social workers, translators, Uber drivers, etc. Many Brazilians also work in trade and construction; they also work as painters, for siding and roofing companies, etc. Here, one of the most pressing issues is related to accidents in the workplace and barriers to fair wages and compensation.
Fear is still a common emotion among the community. As we talk about immigration status and documented people, we can see the fear in their eyes. It’s clear that most of them want legal documentation status to start a new life; their biggest dream is to open their own business or go back to school, things that seem impossible without proper documentation. Another key problem is obtaining a driver’s license, as a majority of people have lost their jobs or need to use a car to work. This fact that immigrants cannot obtain a driver’s license is a pressing issue for many within the Brazilian community.
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