Miranda Alexander
Mother, Community Organizer, Volunteer
"But what I would like to bring is not just clothing, but services, which you cannot send in a barrel"
Initially, Miranda migrated from Trinidad to Antigua to support her then-husband's career in the Pentecostal church. In 1999, Miranda immigrated to the US on a student spouse (F-2) visa while her husband was attending college. Miranda arrived when she was 29 years old, and has resided in the US for the last 25 years. Miranda has worked as a teacher, but the core of her work focuses on volunteering and community building. She is the founder of the non-profit Caribbean Community in Philadelphia and she collaborates with various nonprofits and governmental organizations. She is involved in developing new programs to address the needs of her community.
Artifacts
Artifacts are meaningful items shared by participants in each interview. These may include a piece of artwork, a drawing, a key, song lyrics, a Bible or Bible verse, a picture, an item of clothing, or any other object that symbolizes their immigrant journey. Each artifact reflects the emotional and mental state of the participant at various stages of their immigration experience.
