The Chippewa Valley’s steadily growing Hispanic/Latinx population has spurred discussion on how best to welcome diverse newcomers into the community and to help them develop their own leadership for the future.
There is general agreement that learning how to understand people who are different is a stepping stone both to establishing bonds now and providing inspiration for future representative leaders. There is also a consensus that education will be a key ingredient in the mix.
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