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A Tribute to Bracero Workers in Central Oregon
Join the Latino Community Association, the Deschutes County Historical Society, and the Deschutes Public Library on August 4th at the Redmond Library to celebrate Bracero Program Day and learn how the Bracero Program contributed to the agricultural success of Redmond and Central Oregon. This day honors the contributions to our farming community of the Bracero workers — Mexican men who came to the United States on short-term contracts — and recognizes their sacrifices, hard work, and dedication.
Community members are welcome to come starting at 4 p.m. to explore a bilingual exhibit, to learn about how to support our local Latine community, and to enjoy light appetizers. A short presentation on the Bracero workers who lived at the Redmond Bracero camp, their stories, and their contributions to our Central Oregon community will begin at 5:30 p.m., and will be in English with Spanish translation.