“I’m just remembering why I do the things I do, why I am here. I have a voice; it’s meant to be heard. That’s my biggest drive.”
“Each year, MJE gathers those who have experienced the loss of a loved one due to violence and injustice, and through the release of these purple and white balloons, the souls of their loved ones and the trauma they hold within themselves are released to the sky.”
“City and state leaders brought the issue to the forefront, calling out the nation’s leader and making Boston and the Commonwealth a safe space for those who have been targeted.”
“The donations add up to a total of 3.1 million dollars, including 1.3 million directly from the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Advancement, which will be dedicated to legal aid, mental health services, food access, and neighborhood programs.”