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Hispanic Heritage Month: Pierina Sanchez

As News 12 continues to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Reporter Joanna Hernandez introduces a young leader who is taking what she learned from her family and pursuing her dream of running for City Council 14th District next summer.

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Sep 22, 2020, 10:29 PM

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