The Vibrant explosion of an array of colors transcends through windows of our stores as the sun rises. The redolence of fresh food and spices invigorate the crisp, fresh air of the morning; this is the place we call home, where our roots extend deep into the ground to earth and span across continents and nations with the vibration of music, dance, and joy of love and laughter. This is the Hispanic community—my community, which has shaped the very person I am today. Coming from the City of Fort Collins in what is referred to many as the “vanilla Valley” it’s not the place where many would consider a vicinity for a well-established Hispanic community with a vibrant presence. It is that notion that I have been actively working to change and
