Author: Laura Perras

Hope is a powerful force that drives change, and together, we hold the tools to build a better future. While challenges may feel overwhelming, they are not insurmountable. Now is the time to act—not out of fear, but out of hope and the belief that our collective effort can spark meaningful transformation. Despair may whisper … Continued

Monday January 20 we celebrate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Did you know that the Civil Rights Act also included equity for Immigrants? In 1963, Martin Luther King and other civil rights groups organized the ‘March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom,’ which attracted over 250,000 people to rally for … Continued

What an amazing year!  In 2024  MIRA launched our Advisory Committee, added several new board members, and welcomed quite a few new additions to the team: Daisy Guzman – Director of Development • AC Chavez Andonie – Corporate Engagement Specialist • Catherine Kannam – IAS Staff Attorney  • Slandy Sannon – IAS Program Coordinator • … Continued

Last week, our staff had the wonderful opportunity to attend the annual National Immigrant Inclusion Conference (NIIC). Created by the National Partnership for New Americans (NPNA), NIIC is the nation’s largest gathering of diverse leaders, advocates and supporters working on behalf of our country’s immigrants and refugees. Launched in 2008, NIIC draws over 1,000 allies … Continued

As Massachusetts gears up for a second Donald Trump administration, advocates and officials are preparing for the statewide impacts of potential federal changes to the immigration system. Someone at the helm of that work is Elizabeth Sweet, executive director of the Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition. MIRA serves as a membership coalition of more … Continued