Melessa C. Rodriguez - Entry 3
As a CHCI intern, you will be conducting a community service project on the 2010 Census. Why is this issue important to you and how do you think it impacts the Latino community?
In the past, the Latino community has not been counted accurately by the Census. In 2000, nearly three percent or 1 million Latinos were not counted. This upcoming 2010 Census is our chance as a community to make it count. As Latinos we are the fastest growing minority population in the United States, and it's time we stand up on April 1, 2010 and own the political power that comes with it.
