PBS News: “How a small Wisconsin community is responding to a recent migrant surge “

A national newscast on PBS News Weekend on March 23 reported on steps that are being taken in Whitewater to welcome and meet the needs of the recent immigrants to the community from Central and South America. Interviewees included Community Space Co-founders Kay Robers and Kristine Zaballos, School Board Member Miguel Aranda, immigrant advocate Jorge Islas-Martinez, Police Chief Dan Meyer, and Common Council Member Brienne Brown. The approximate six minute video may be viewed here.

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