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
Event:
Festival Latino, the largest Latin event in Ohio, marks its 20th anniversary this year. This two-day, family-friendly, free event will be held Saturday and Sunday, August 13 and 14, from 11 am-8 pm each day. The Festival Latino will again be held in Bicentennial Park in downtown Columbus.
This show originally aired on August 11, 2016 at 11 a.m.