Empowering the Hispanic Community with Briant Garcia
In this episode of the Healthy SBC Podcast, host Jeremy Sutton sits down with Briant Garcia, the owner of 318 Latino and co-founder of the Hispanic Heritage Association of Northwest Louisiana. Briant shares his journey from immigrating to the United States to becoming a key figure in the Hispanic community of Shreveport-Bossier City. Together, they discuss the importance of community empowerment, the challenges and opportunities in serving the Hispanic population, and the various initiatives Briant is leading to make a difference.
Timestamps:
0:08 - Introduction to Briant Garcia and his work with 318 Latino
1:00 - The origins of 318 Latino and the Hispanic Heritage Association
2:12 - Collaboration with his mother and the evolution of their community work
3:48 - The growth of Hispanic media and cultural events in the Shreveport-Bossier area
4:57 - Establishing the Hispanic Heritage Association and its impact
5:47 - The significance of Hispanic Day at the Louisiana State Fair
7:03 - Partnering with local festivals like the Red River Revel
8:22 - The challenges of accurately measuring the Hispanic population in the area
9:00 - Bryant’s personal journey from Mexico to the United States at age 9
11:02 - Overcoming the language barrier and integrating into American society
11:58 - The importance of cultural diversity and avoiding self-segregation within communities
13:09 - Encouraging the Hispanic community to participate in broader community events
https://www.318latino.com
