‘In Focus: Hispanic Heritage Month’ Highlights

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All this month on ComcastNewsmakers.com

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Sep 12, 2019

Comcast Newsmakers commemorates Hispanic American achievement with coverage on key issues including health care, political and economic empowerment, and the journey to citizenship. Watch now at Comcast Newsmakers' Hispanic Heritage Month 2019 destination.

Hosted by: Nathalia Ortiz Produced by: National Newsmakers Team
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