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How a new international partnership could save the lives of Latinos in Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. โ The City of Roanoke is relying on international connections to help Latinos locally during the coronavirus pandemic. One of the biggest issues Latinos face when trying to get vaccinated is asking themselves where should they go. Country consuls will be able to target specific zip codes in the Roanoke area and reach out to their clients to help explain vaccination information to Latino families. โI do want people to know you donโt need to have a driverโs license,โ Bradbury said. โYou donโt need to give your papers.
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Latinas Network spotlights local women entrepreneurs in new show
ROANOKE, Va. โ A new show that brings Latinas in our area into the spotlight is premiering this week. โLetโs Talkโ is a show recognizing individual Latina entrepreneurs and career professionals in the Roanoke and New River Valley area. Itโs created by Latinas Network, an organization founded by Kat Pascal, to help connect and support Latina entrepreneurs grow. Introducing a new episode every week, they want to give a platform for women to share their accomplishments. Episodes will continue past the month of March and will be distributed on YouTube and Latinas Network social media platforms.
Meet the newest members of a historic Roanoke City Council
ROANOKE, Va. โ For the first time in the Star City, minorities will hold the majority on Roanoke City Council with four African Americans, one Latina and two white members. Democrat Robert Jeffrey Jr. and independent Stephanie Moon Reynolds will join incumbent democrats Mayor Sherman Lea and Councilwoman Trish White-Boyd. โIt speaks well to the equity and empowerment that weโre trying to project in our city," said Lea. Council members Michelle Davis and Anita Price did not run for re-election in 2020. Lea said council is going to hold a public hearing on the bus station and council members are going in with open minds.