US EditionDC area’s Hispanic elected leaders explain the balance, stress in legislating in current climate
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Although the Hispanic population in the Washington DC area exceeds a million people, political representation at the local and state levels remains minimal. Without Hispanic leaders in Capitol Hill, the community begins to open its way, with voices fighting for greater presence and recognition.This Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate not only our culture, but also the growing momentum of Latinos to be protagonists in local politics.More presen…
DC area’s Hispanic elected leaders explain the balance, stress in legislating in current climate
Council member Natali Fani-González said dining on empanadas, like this one at Caramelo Bakery in Wheaton, is one way she celebrates her Latino heritage. (Courtesy Natali Fani-González) While the Hispanic population has grown significantly in recent years — it’s believed more than a million residents in the D.C. region are Hispanic — the number of elected leaders representing the area at the state and local levels is significantly smaller. And t…
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