Hispanics, blacks form alliance in city. Colorado Springs

“A newly formed alliance of black and Hispanic leaders aims to build political participation among minority groups and ensure that candidates for office don’t ignore their concerns.

The Colorado Springs African American/Hispanic American Leadership Coalition plans to hold forums with political candidates, including those for the 5th Congressional District.

A founder of the group, longtime political activist and Colorado College professor José Barrera, said blacks and Hispanics could get more attention from politicians if they worked together. The group will cross political party lines, he said. “

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