Part Two: Maria speaks of transition, settling into Richmond, and her dreams of bringing more Mexican culture to her adopted city!

Part one of two: Maria sits down with Alison and translator Kaitlyn to talk about family, her move to Richmond, and ways she believes we can incorporate more Mexican culture into the town she has grown to love and appreciate!

Maribel Chavez and Edwin Gonzalez

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Ximena Murillo Islas interviews grandfather Wilfrido Alejandro Murillo Garcia

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Sofia Feliciano and Jocelyn Feliciano

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La inmigración de Erick Feliz

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Elizabeth Guaracao and Anna Guaracao

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