Latinos ‘in solidarity’ with African Americans in Baltimore
*The Latino commuity in Baltimore has doubled over the last ten years. Latinos are now roughly 5% of the population. VL
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The Latino community in Baltimore is responding to the unrest that has gripped the city over the last week.
On Thursday’s Rundown, Casa de Maryland’s executive director Gustavo Torres discussed why the community is standing in solidarity with Baltimore’s African-American community:
“The African-American community has been suffering tremendously for many years,” Torres said. “Latinos also have been in the same situation. That is the reason why we are together…We believe that’s the only way to bring justice to our communities.”
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