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    Beyond translation

    How new Spanish-only biz resources combine access with cultural relevance 

    “A lot of the community … they won’t believe that there’s resources that are free for them,” said Citlali Valdez Dominguez. “They always think, ‘Where’s the catch? What do I have to do?’”

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