Latinos are at the center of an incredible number of issues in our current civil discourse and political dialogue, ranging from immigration and sanctuary cities to voting power to housing insecurity and homelessness. The vast majority of Latinos reflect hardworking American values, dedicated to this country's success and prosperity. However, they face a proportionately larger set of unfortunate challenges because of the comparatively few bad actors.
Latino pastors and civic leaders are a great example of this challenging juxtaposition. Not only do they face their own challenges, but they are also responsible for guiding their congregations through an ever-changing cultural climate and being a voice of calm amid chaos, confusion, and rampant misinformation.
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