While your selected population is appreciated, could you provide some insight as it relates to the Hispanic/Latino population in Hialeah, Florida, which is the highlighted population?

Time in Community

13 plus years linked with cultural institutions

Values about education, work, family structure and power

· History of increased dropping out of the school in society generally

· Schools in this area are generally not equipped

Contact with cultural, religious institutions’, holidays, food and clothing

· Majority of the community identifies with Christianity

· Celebrates American holidays like thanksgiving

· Food and mode of dressing is typically American

Population

African Americans

Effects of Trauma and Crisis Event

· Adult population is dying from cardiac related diseases

Health Beliefs

· eating of processed foods

· Don’t see a doctor when needed since it is expensive to access healthcare.

Oppression, discrimination, bias, and racism

· Identifies with the black community

· English is only language

· Opposed to racism

Language Spoken Home/Community

English