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Latinos Wanting a Voice in Compton

January 20, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News

In Southern California’s city of Compton, no Latino has ever held office in a city position despite the area now being around 60 percent Latino. Since 1969, eight Latinos have run for city council, but not a one has won a seat in the previously African-American-dominant neighborhood. continue reading »