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Esther J. Cepeda: People of color are still the 'other' in Madison

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Mar 25, 2022
Mar 25, 2022

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Esther J. Cepeda
JOHN HART STATE JOURNAL

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Cepeda, of Madison, can be reached at ejc@estherjcepeda.com and @estherjcepeda.

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