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Interview with Maria Esther Diaz
Diaz, Maria Esther
Hispanic Americans -- Minnesota.
Maria Esther Diaz was born in Cuauchichinola, Mexico. Diaz moved from California to Minnesota seeking better opportunities. She became an entrepreneur with a Mexican food business in Kandiyohi County. She is now an active Latino community organizer…
AV2011_2_7_1.mp3
Interview with Roberto Trevino Jr.
Trevino, Roberto Jr.
Hispanic Americans -- Minnesota.
Roberto Trevino Jr. was born in Eagle Pass, Texas. Trevino moved to Willmar, Minnesota for better educational and financial opportunities. He received a bachelor's degree in business administration from Baylor University. Trevino was the director of human…
AV2011_2_36_1.mp3
Interview with Lourdez Ortega Schwab
Schwab, Lourdez Ortega
Hispanic Americans -- Minnesota.
Lourdez Ortega Schwab was born in El Paso, Texas before moving to Minnesota. Schwab worked at Housing Redevelopment Authority helping low income families. She currently works in a bank where she enjoys educating the Latino community about finances. Schwab…
AV2011_2_32_1.mp3
Interview with Rev. J. Pablo Obregon
Obregon, Reverend J. Pablo
Hispanic Americans -- Minnesota.
Rev. J. Pablo Obregon was born in Lima, Peru. Obregon attended Lutheran Bible Institute in southern California for ministry. He later attended Luther Seminary in Saint Paul, Minnesota on his path towards becoming a pastor. He accepted a pastor internship…
AV2011_2_26_1.mp3
Interview with Francisco Morales
Morales, Francisco
Hispanic Americans -- Minnesota.
Francisco Morales was born in Mexico City, Mexico before moving to California. Morales later moved to Willmar, Minnesota seeking better opportunities. He completed two years of welding school, one year of cosmetology school, and went to canine schools to…
AV2011_2_24_1.mp3
Interview with Idalia "Charly" Leuze
Leuze, Idalia
Hispanic Americans -- Minnesota.
Idalia Leuze was brought up in San Antonio, Texas and moved to Minnesota. Leuze was raised in Willmar and went to Ridgewater College (formerly Willmar Vo-Tech) studying legal administration. She worked for the Chamber of Commerce, Public Defender's…
AV2011_2_21_1.mp3

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