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Sacramento proclaims National Hispanic Heritage Month; community leaders, consulate join council
Summary
The Sacramento City Council on Sept. 16 adopted a proclamation recognizing National Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month and heard remarks from elected leaders, community advocates and the Mexican consulate about cultural contributions and current challenges facing Latino residents.
The Sacramento City Council formally recognized National Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month during its Sept. 16 meeting, with remarks from Mayor McCarty, Vice Mayor Talamantes and Mayor Pro Tem Guerra and presentations by community leaders and the Mexican consulate.
The council heard historical context and contemporary reflections on the month’s significance. Vice Mayor Talamantes quoted U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor in describing current fears among some Latino…
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