Laura Perras, Author at MIRA Coalition

Announcing the MIRA Coalition Leadership Award in Honor of Christine Ntagengwa

January 17, 2025

This award is given in memory of Christine Ntagengwa, former Senior Program Director at the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy … More

Statement: EA Shelter Limit Changes

January 16, 2025

As the President-Elect threatens to launch the nation’s largest deportation effort in a matter of days, Massachusetts should be stepping … More

Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 16, 2025

Monday January 20 we celebrate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Did you know that the … More

Korean American Day: Celebrating Culture and Heritage

January 9, 2025

Every January 13th, Korean American Day honors the rich heritage and contributions of Korean Americans to the United States. This … More

It’s Time to Get in Formation! contributed by Farah Jeune, MIRA’s Communications Specialist

December 19, 2024

Last week, our staff had the wonderful opportunity to attend the annual National Immigrant Inclusion Conference (NIIC). Created by the … More

Q&A: SHNS Talks With MIRA Coalition’s Elizabeth Sweet

December 12, 2024

As Massachusetts gears up for a second Donald Trump administration, advocates and officials are preparing for the statewide impacts of … More

State Lawmakers, Advocates, and Internationally-Trained Physicians Celebrate New Law Addressing Massachusetts Physician Shortage

December 11, 2024

BOSTON – State lawmakers joined immigration and healthcare advocates, as well as internationally-trained physicians, to celebrate the passage of a … More

Author: Laura Perras