Empowering the Hispanic Latino Community

with Evelyn Esparza-Gonzalez of the Hispanic Center of Western Michigan

Latinos represent 16% of the Grand Rapids population and constitute the largest minority group in the city. Evelyn Esparza-Gonzalez – Executive Director, Hispanic Center of Western Michigan joins host Laurel Hess to talk about how they are supporting the Hispanic /Latino community in Western Michigan.

Posted on:

Jul 26, 2022

Hosted by: Laurel Hess
Produced by: Heartland Newsmakers Team
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