Join MIRA Coalition for the 30th annual Give Liberty a Hand celebration on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the historic BCA Cyclorama in Boston.

For three decades, Give Liberty a Hand has brought together community leaders, advocates, and supporters to celebrate the resilience and contributions of immigrants and refugees across Massachusetts. At a time when many families face uncertainty and harm, MIRA remains steadfast in our commitment to advancing dignity, safety, and justice for our communities.

By attending and sponsoring this event, you will directly support MIRA’s work in advocacy, coalition-building, and civic engagement. This milestone year, our goal is to raise $300,000 by May 1 to ensure we can continue strong, responsive action in 2026.

The evening will include a cocktail reception, dinner, artistic performances, and the presentation of the Community Champion Awards.

Thank you for joining us for an evening of reflection, celebration, and solidarity.

MIRA’s Community Champion Award Honorees:

Marcelo Suárez-Orozco

Marcelo Suárez-Orozco is a globally recognized scholar of migration, transnationalism, and climate resilience, and the 9th chancellor of the University of Massachusetts Boston. Under his leadership, UMass Boston has strengthened its standing as the region’s leading public research university, dedicated to holistic student success, deep community engagement, and impactful research that addresses complex urban challenges, health disparities, and the urgent issue of our time—building climate resilience.

A hallmark of his tenure is a profound commitment to academic excellence and student success. UMass Boston and the Boston Public Schools have launched immersive Early College programs and a unique university-assisted community school in neighboring Dorchester, expanding opportunities for working-class, first-generation, and other historically underserved students

Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell

Andrea Joy Campbell is the 45th Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts–the first Black woman to hold the position, and the first woman of color to win statewide office in Massachusetts. She and her team pledge to build economic prosperity for all residents, prioritize the mental health and well-being of children, and break cycles of poverty, incarceration and mediocrity while ensuring that people across the state have access to the AG’s Office regardless of their zip code, language or ability.

As attorney general, Andrea has led numerous efforts to protect immigrants in MA, including defending the Boston Trust Act, defending birthright citizenship, and leading a coalition to prevent the federal government’s efforts to force states to comply with federal immigration policy. 

Marcelo Gomes Da Silva

Marcelo Gomes Da Silva is a high school student and courageous community advocate who has spoken publicly about his experience in ICE detention, and his concerns about ICE’s practices. By sharing his story, he has raised awareness, inspired peers, rallied his community, and helped center the voices of young people affected by immigration enforcement.

Emcee

Oscar Margain

Oscar Margain is a multilingual, multimedia journalist whose stories have taken him from the U.S.-Mexico border to China and back. He spent the first seven years of his journalism career at the Texas-Mexico border covering major stories of national and international interest, including the immigration crisis, border security, the drug war and U.S.- Mexico trade issues. His work at the U.S.- Mexico border has earned him multiple awards including four regional Emmys! The Monterrey, Mexico, native is now based in New England as a general-assignment reporter for Boston’s NBC, NECN and Telemundo networks.