On Sunday October 30, Puente staff member Rita Mancera attended a workshop aimed at helping emerging community leaders further understand the challenges facing Mexicans and Mexican-Americans living in Northern California and the connections between Jewish and Mexican communities. The workshop also discussed the opportunities for community empowerment, networking, lobbying, fundraising and positive Media Stragedies. The workshop was presented by the American Jewish Committee Wells Fargo, Institute de los Mexicanos en el Exterior, and the Consulado General de Mexico.
