7 heritage sites with deep cultural and historical roots to Latinos are in need of preservation, group says

An historic neighborhood, home to a bodega that is a hub to Dominicans and a park for Mexican American students to gather and call for equitable access to education, is threatened by plans of a sports arena.

The park and bodega is apart of 7 locations that need to be protected. The call for protection is needed due to the locations deep rooted cultural and historical ties.

CNN reported:

“In a report released earlier this week, the Latino Heritage Scholars, an initiative of the Hispanic Access Foundation, said the sites in Arizona, California, New Mexico, Rhode Island and Texas are currently threatened by multiple factors, including weathering of structures, development plans and gentrification.”

CNN