Hispanic leaders unite to stem rumors - Grand Island, Nebraska

Posted on: December 15th, 2006
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“After the arrest of 261 workers in Tuesdays federal raid of Grand Islands Swift & Co. plant, leaders of the citys Hispanic community are banding together to provide support and find answers.

An emergency meeting Wednesday afternoon of the Hispanic Leaders Group and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce stretched six hours as the groups discussed what direction to take next, said Odalys Perez, director of the Grand Island Multicultural Coalition.”

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