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photos:  Thomas A. Grace

escucha mi plegaria
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hear my prayer

These photos were taken at St. James/Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in New Bedford, MA, on Sunday, March 11, 2007.
The immigrants, volunteers, agency workers, and politicians were there to help the struggle of the jailed undocumented workers rounded up in the raid at Michael Bianco, Inc. on March 6, 2007.

The priest and minister were chosen Men of the Year in 2008 by The Standard-Times.  Their untiring devotion, along with that of a cadre of volunteers, kept hope afloat.

Los organizadores Mayas respaldan a las familias
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Mayan Organizers support families

Estas fotos se tomaron en la Iglesia de St. James/Our Lady of Guadalupe en New Bedford (MA) el domingo 11 de marzo de 2007.
Los inmigrantes, voluntarios, empleados eventuales y políticos estuvieron presentes para apoyar la lucha de los trabajadores indocumentados encarcelados tras la redada en Michael Bianco, Inc. el 6 de marzo de 2007.
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En 2008, "The Standard Times" eligió al sacerdote y al ministro "Hombres del Año". Su incansable dedicación, junto con la de un grupo de voluntarios, mantuvo viva la esperanza.

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Lideres de la comunidad alientan....
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Community leaders Moreno and Lucas encourage....

funcionarios electos conversan
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elected officials confer

El senador John Kerry escucha la historia
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Senator John Kerry listens to an immigrant's story

Donations can be sent to the Maya-Kiche Organization
P.O. Box 63053
New Bedford, MA  02746
 
or to
Michael Bianco Disaster Fund
Maya Kiche Organization
c/o Sovereign Bank
1 Compass Place
New Bedford, MA  02740