1,000 at annual Immigrants Day

     Approximately 1,000 people came to the 16th annual Immigrants Day at the State House in Boston on Monday April 12th. 

     “Together, our voices are stronger than they are alone,” said Veronica Turner-Biggs, Executive Vice-President of the largest union in Massachusetts. “You are what keeps the Commonwealth working. And our legislators need to know that they cannot take your vote for granted. Brothers and sisters, we are the New America — and a new America that votes.”

     Other speakers included MC Cheryl Clyburn Crawford, of MassVote, and State Senator Sal DiDomenico, who spoke of his grandfather’s immigrant history, and State Treasurer Steve Grossman, who said, “the story of immigrant entrepreneurship is the story of Massachusetts’ success.” Three immigrants shared their stories.  Seema spoke about her recovery from domestic violence. Manny Reynoso talked about the importance of English classes for immigrants. Nicole Sammarco spoke about becoming a citizen.

-Ric Oliveria, Community News