Tag: MIRA coalition blog

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of AANHPI communities across the country. At MIRA, we are proud to stand alongside AANHPI-led and AANHPI-serving organizations who are doing essential work every day: providing services, building power, and fighting for the dignity … Continued

Haitian Heritage Month, when I sit with it long enough, feels less like a celebration and more like an awakening. Yon moman refleksyon! It is a call to look again at who we are, where we come from, and how our story continues to unfold. Every year, I uncover new depths about our people, layers … Continued

I often wonder if those born into the American legal system can truly feel the air they breathe. At Damascus University’s School of Law, we were taught that justice is a sacred trust. However, until late 2024, under the previous authoritarian system, enforcing equal and just laws for all was often impossible in practice. Witnessing … Continued

The annual state budget is the lifeline for state and local programs and services that benefit all communities—including our Commonwealth’s many immigrant communities.  Unlike other bills, passage of an annual budget is mandated by our state constitution. Each year the two chambers must negotiate and pass a final budget bill by early July.  First the … Continued