Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition (MIRC)
@maineimmigrants.bsky.social
We're striving to improve the legal, social and economic conditions experienced by Maine’s immigrants.
We're Grateful for You!
Read our newsletter with links to actions and videos here 👇🏾
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Read our newsletter with links to actions and videos here 👇🏾
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November 27, 2025 at 6:43 PM
We're Grateful for You!
Read our newsletter with links to actions and videos here 👇🏾
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Read our newsletter with links to actions and videos here 👇🏾
conta.cc/3XlfotX
“It’s so important for people to have access to food that’s culturally important and relevant and meets their culture’s needs and taste.” ~ Jonah Fertig-Burd of InterRooted, MIRC partner
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November 21, 2025 at 1:50 PM
“It’s so important for people to have access to food that’s culturally important and relevant and meets their culture’s needs and taste.” ~ Jonah Fertig-Burd of InterRooted, MIRC partner
wgme.com/news/local/m...
wgme.com/news/local/m...
MIRC statement on DHS’s proposed public charge rule. Read it online with links: conta.cc/3XCKlKd
November 19, 2025 at 7:18 PM
MIRC statement on DHS’s proposed public charge rule. Read it online with links: conta.cc/3XCKlKd
Our friends at NPNA launched the ClimateDisplacedLeaders.org site to coincide with COP30 climate talks in Brazil, in progress till Nov. 21. Experts say the initial progress on "loss and damage funding," which would help ensure the safety of climate refugees, is a drop in the ocean...
November 18, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Our friends at NPNA launched the ClimateDisplacedLeaders.org site to coincide with COP30 climate talks in Brazil, in progress till Nov. 21. Experts say the initial progress on "loss and damage funding," which would help ensure the safety of climate refugees, is a drop in the ocean...
“Each number is not just policy — it is a life-or-death decision for families fleeing war or persecution. Limiting the number to 7,500 is a betrayal of the United States’ humanitarian commitment,” said Fatima Saidi, director of We Are All America and an Afghan refugee.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:56 PM
“Each number is not just policy — it is a life-or-death decision for families fleeing war or persecution. Limiting the number to 7,500 is a betrayal of the United States’ humanitarian commitment,” said Fatima Saidi, director of We Are All America and an Afghan refugee.
lanoticia.com/storiesineng...
lanoticia.com/storiesineng...
"Kobe ICE raid through the eyes of a former employee,"
by Obie Casperson
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by Obie Casperson
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November 11, 2025 at 9:45 PM
"Kobe ICE raid through the eyes of a former employee,"
by Obie Casperson
mainecampus.com/category/new...
by Obie Casperson
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The Maine MultiCultural Center (MMCC) is hiring! They're seeking a half-time Outreach Coordinator to help New Mainers access needed resources and services in the greater Bangor community. Learn more 👇🏾
mainemulticulturalcenter.org/news/
mainemulticulturalcenter.org/news/
November 4, 2025 at 3:16 PM
The Maine MultiCultural Center (MMCC) is hiring! They're seeking a half-time Outreach Coordinator to help New Mainers access needed resources and services in the greater Bangor community. Learn more 👇🏾
mainemulticulturalcenter.org/news/
mainemulticulturalcenter.org/news/
🗞️ Here are excerpts from our latest monthly MIRC newsletter. You can read the whole thing online (and sign up for it!) at 👉🏽 conta.cc/3KZdzjA
October 27, 2025 at 4:49 PM
🗞️ Here are excerpts from our latest monthly MIRC newsletter. You can read the whole thing online (and sign up for it!) at 👉🏽 conta.cc/3KZdzjA
Tonite in Waldo County.
October 20, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Tonite in Waldo County.
We're joining United Way of Southern Maine in developing CA$H Greater Portland (Creating Assets, Savings and Hope) to engage community leaders and industry experts in helping individuals and families to achieve long-term financial stability. Want to volunteer? 👉🏽 forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
October 14, 2025 at 2:52 PM
We're joining United Way of Southern Maine in developing CA$H Greater Portland (Creating Assets, Savings and Hope) to engage community leaders and industry experts in helping individuals and families to achieve long-term financial stability. Want to volunteer? 👉🏽 forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
The Malaga Ship is coming to Bangor...
Rocha's performance tells the story of the 5 million Africans torn from their homelands, forced into slavery in Brazil, due in part to the actions of New Englanders.
🎟️ 👉🏽 eventbrite.com/e/the-malaga-ship-a-story-of-maine-the-middle-passage-tickets-1330893431079
Rocha's performance tells the story of the 5 million Africans torn from their homelands, forced into slavery in Brazil, due in part to the actions of New Englanders.
🎟️ 👉🏽 eventbrite.com/e/the-malaga-ship-a-story-of-maine-the-middle-passage-tickets-1330893431079
October 3, 2025 at 9:57 PM
The Malaga Ship is coming to Bangor...
Rocha's performance tells the story of the 5 million Africans torn from their homelands, forced into slavery in Brazil, due in part to the actions of New Englanders.
🎟️ 👉🏽 eventbrite.com/e/the-malaga-ship-a-story-of-maine-the-middle-passage-tickets-1330893431079
Rocha's performance tells the story of the 5 million Africans torn from their homelands, forced into slavery in Brazil, due in part to the actions of New Englanders.
🎟️ 👉🏽 eventbrite.com/e/the-malaga-ship-a-story-of-maine-the-middle-passage-tickets-1330893431079
"Community is our superpower."
~ Mufalo Chitam
Executive Director, MIRC
Thank you @Mainepublic.org for covering the Maine Immigration Forum.
We'll be sharing our photos and videos from the MiF event soon as well.
#Maine #immigration #migrantjustice #publicmedia
~ Mufalo Chitam
Executive Director, MIRC
Thank you @Mainepublic.org for covering the Maine Immigration Forum.
We'll be sharing our photos and videos from the MiF event soon as well.
#Maine #immigration #migrantjustice #publicmedia
September 24, 2025 at 7:52 PM
"Community is our superpower."
~ Mufalo Chitam
Executive Director, MIRC
Thank you @Mainepublic.org for covering the Maine Immigration Forum.
We'll be sharing our photos and videos from the MiF event soon as well.
#Maine #immigration #migrantjustice #publicmedia
~ Mufalo Chitam
Executive Director, MIRC
Thank you @Mainepublic.org for covering the Maine Immigration Forum.
We'll be sharing our photos and videos from the MiF event soon as well.
#Maine #immigration #migrantjustice #publicmedia
Mark your calendar to join Cross Cultural Community Services, a longtime member of the MIRC family, at their fundraiser next month.
Featuring live performances by Kenya Hall and Suzie Assam
🎟️ Tickets available online, registration required at cccsmaine.org
Featuring live performances by Kenya Hall and Suzie Assam
🎟️ Tickets available online, registration required at cccsmaine.org
September 24, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Mark your calendar to join Cross Cultural Community Services, a longtime member of the MIRC family, at their fundraiser next month.
Featuring live performances by Kenya Hall and Suzie Assam
🎟️ Tickets available online, registration required at cccsmaine.org
Featuring live performances by Kenya Hall and Suzie Assam
🎟️ Tickets available online, registration required at cccsmaine.org
On the morning of September 11, 2025, unidentified agents detained a parent on a school access road shortly after they dropped off their child...
Read our full statement:
conta.cc/4nCns4F
#Maine #immigration #ImmigrantRights #ICE #Border #BorderPatrol
Read our full statement:
conta.cc/4nCns4F
#Maine #immigration #ImmigrantRights #ICE #Border #BorderPatrol
September 22, 2025 at 6:12 PM
On the morning of September 11, 2025, unidentified agents detained a parent on a school access road shortly after they dropped off their child...
Read our full statement:
conta.cc/4nCns4F
#Maine #immigration #ImmigrantRights #ICE #Border #BorderPatrol
Read our full statement:
conta.cc/4nCns4F
#Maine #immigration #ImmigrantRights #ICE #Border #BorderPatrol
The Maine Immigration Forum is one week away! Get your tickets... And come ready to move your hips.
Register here ➡️ eventbrite.com/e/maine-immigration-forum-mif-2025-tickets-982875616427
Register here ➡️ eventbrite.com/e/maine-immigration-forum-mif-2025-tickets-982875616427
September 12, 2025 at 2:38 PM
The Maine Immigration Forum is one week away! Get your tickets... And come ready to move your hips.
Register here ➡️ eventbrite.com/e/maine-immigration-forum-mif-2025-tickets-982875616427
Register here ➡️ eventbrite.com/e/maine-immigration-forum-mif-2025-tickets-982875616427
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a policy memo related to "public charge," (referring to a person deemed likely to become primarily dependent on the government for subsistence).
Three key takeaways from the memo 👇🏾
Three key takeaways from the memo 👇🏾
September 10, 2025 at 7:16 PM
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a policy memo related to "public charge," (referring to a person deemed likely to become primarily dependent on the government for subsistence).
Three key takeaways from the memo 👇🏾
Three key takeaways from the memo 👇🏾
September 10, 2025 at 3:00 AM
📢 Attendees of this year's Maine Immigration Forum will get to hear the powerful words of The Telling Room ambassadors.
Learn more about these Telling Room alums 👇🏾
instagram.com/maineimmigrantrights/p/DOJr6CpDxzs/
Register for the MiF: bit.ly/MiF2025
Learn more about these Telling Room alums 👇🏾
instagram.com/maineimmigrantrights/p/DOJr6CpDxzs/
Register for the MiF: bit.ly/MiF2025
September 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
📢 Attendees of this year's Maine Immigration Forum will get to hear the powerful words of The Telling Room ambassadors.
Learn more about these Telling Room alums 👇🏾
instagram.com/maineimmigrantrights/p/DOJr6CpDxzs/
Register for the MiF: bit.ly/MiF2025
Learn more about these Telling Room alums 👇🏾
instagram.com/maineimmigrantrights/p/DOJr6CpDxzs/
Register for the MiF: bit.ly/MiF2025
Unveiling the Maine Immigration Forum 2025 poster! This beauty is hand drawn by an artist of the Beehive Design Collective and printed by Moonbats Postershop of Downtown Portland.
Register for the MiF: bit.ly/MiF2025
Register for the MiF: bit.ly/MiF2025
September 2, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Unveiling the Maine Immigration Forum 2025 poster! This beauty is hand drawn by an artist of the Beehive Design Collective and printed by Moonbats Postershop of Downtown Portland.
Register for the MiF: bit.ly/MiF2025
Register for the MiF: bit.ly/MiF2025
Here's a list of 17 events all across Maine to celebrate Labor Day over this long weekend.
#Labor #LaborDay #immigration #Maine #workers #workersrights #humanrights
#Labor #LaborDay #immigration #Maine #workers #workersrights #humanrights
August 30, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Here's a list of 17 events all across Maine to celebrate Labor Day over this long weekend.
#Labor #LaborDay #immigration #Maine #workers #workersrights #humanrights
#Labor #LaborDay #immigration #Maine #workers #workersrights #humanrights
We're joining Creative Portland in inviting you to Hear Here 3, an exceptional celebration of Portland's local performing artists, featuring Maine-based African drummers, dancers, classical strings, soul singers, Broadway actors, and more.
August 27, 2025 at 6:32 PM
We're joining Creative Portland in inviting you to Hear Here 3, an exceptional celebration of Portland's local performing artists, featuring Maine-based African drummers, dancers, classical strings, soul singers, Broadway actors, and more.
MIRC is a proud community sponsor of Hear Here! at Merrill Auditorium 6pm on Sunday, September 7th.
More details at:
creativeportland.com/hear-here
#HearHere #PortlandMaine #Maine #musicfestival
More details at:
creativeportland.com/hear-here
#HearHere #PortlandMaine #Maine #musicfestival
August 27, 2025 at 6:32 PM
MIRC is a proud community sponsor of Hear Here! at Merrill Auditorium 6pm on Sunday, September 7th.
More details at:
creativeportland.com/hear-here
#HearHere #PortlandMaine #Maine #musicfestival
More details at:
creativeportland.com/hear-here
#HearHere #PortlandMaine #Maine #musicfestival
Registration is open for the Maine Immigration Forum (MiF). Don't wait! bit.ly/MiF2025
Sept. 18, Halo at Thompson's Point, Portland
Sept. 18, Halo at Thompson's Point, Portland
August 26, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Registration is open for the Maine Immigration Forum (MiF). Don't wait! bit.ly/MiF2025
Sept. 18, Halo at Thompson's Point, Portland
Sept. 18, Halo at Thompson's Point, Portland
Check out our newsletter, learn what we're doing, and how you can plug in. Read it online and sign up to get it in your inbox: conta.cc/45qTUiX
August 20, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Check out our newsletter, learn what we're doing, and how you can plug in. Read it online and sign up to get it in your inbox: conta.cc/45qTUiX