The Latino population in the U.S. will continue to increase greatly. It is estimated that by 2035, a 3rd of children in the country will be Latino. This growth can be seen in Columbus's Latino population. In this episode we take a closer look at Columbus Latino communities and discuss the specific issues they face. Also, Festival Latino, the largest Latin event in Ohio, marks its 20th anniversary this year.
Guests:
Joseph Mas, Lawyer, Board Member Emeritus and Counsel, the Ohio Hispanic Coalition
Benito Lucio, Radio and TV Host, Migrant Agricultural Ombudsman at Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
Richard Corsi, Vice President of Programming, CAPA and Festival Latino Coordinator
Kermit Whitfield, Director of Communications, United Way of Central Ohio