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19th October 2026
Latino influence grows, but representation lags in New Jersey | NJ Spotlight News
As Hispanic Heritage Month closes, I find myself reflecting on the vibrant rhythms and flavors that defined my Cuban-American upbringing.
I grew up in Hudson County in a bilingual household where Spanish and English flowed together, and where home-cooked meals of picadillo, broiled yuca and roast pork were as much about family as they were about food. Summers in Miami with my extended family deepened that connection.
Relatives filled the air with laughter, domino games, and Celia Cruz and Gloria...