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As a proud Afro-Latina, I don't need a special month to celebrate my culture, because I do it every single day, but as we spotlight the contributions of the Latinx community and our impact on this country, I hope we take a moment to celebrate the uniqueness that exists within our collective and acknowledge all the differences that make us beautiful.

This Hispanic Heritage Month, I am encouraging others to honor and uplift the marginalized voices in our community that are still fighting to be seen and heard.

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