It was a beautiful morning and after a 4 hour drive and a 15 minute presentation at the South Georgia NonProfit Network Conference on 2020 Census, I drove to Tifton to meet with students from the Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) and talk about Hispanic Heritage Month and the work our team at the Latino…
Read MoreUnknown Cuban Stories Told in Georgia
Cubans have helped build America for decades. In Georgia, their role has been instrumental in the development and growth of the Latino community and the resources and social services that have become the safety net for the community in the state. Between 1950-1980, Cubans were the predominant group in Atlanta, making up to 53% of the…
Read MoreBeing Latino Means I am Breaking the Status Quo and Enlightening the World of my Culture and Heritage (by Leri Argueta)
(This essay was originally posted @ GALEO.org website. We are re-posting in an effort to increase awareness of the voices and opinions of Latinos in Georgia) I am the son of Latino immigrants, whose footsteps crossed the deserts of Mexico, whose sweat, blood and teardrops stained the path that crossed 3 countries and 4 states as they…
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