Metro leaders work to break language barriers in COVID-19 fight with Spanish translator
In a first of its kind move, Mayor John Cooperâs COVID-19 press briefing featured a Spanish translator on Thursday. It s part of the city s effort to connect area Latinos with necessary resources.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) â It was a first of its kind for Mayor John Cooperâs COVID-19 press briefings.
âI said âwow, weâre going to do this in Spanish- this is amazing ,â said Program Manager for The Center for Health Policy at Meharry Medical College, Dr. Virginia Debermudez.
President Biden s immigration reform could mean changes for some Nashville Latinos
While President Joe Biden s plans immigration reform may not affect all Latinos, local Hispanic leaders say it could affect some and will ultimately have economic repercussions locally.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) â In just his first few hours in office, President Joe Biden has already signed several immigration executive orders as president. His plan for immigration reform culminates in a bill headed to Congress which includes a path to citizenship for 11 million undocumented immigrants and provides aid to Central America. But it could also have economic repercussions here in Nashville.