The recent debate over immigration policy has highlighted long-standing tensions between Democratic party leaders in New Hampshire and local Latino activists.
The annual rally, led since 2006 by Eva Castillo of the New Hampshire Alliance for Immigrants and Refugees, focused on workers’ dignity and immigrants’ rights.
Many places in Latin America are known for their processions on Good Friday. In New Hampshire, the tradition brings people close to their parish and their roots.
“Creando Líderes para la Comunidad,” or “Creating Leaders for the Community,” is a ten-week program is designed to help Latino immigrants in southern New Hampshire learn how to use their voices to advocate for others.