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  • In recognition of National Nurses Month, Voices del Valle features a special conversation with Lupe Rodriguez, one of the first Hispanic nurses from the Imperial Valley. Student hosts Keira and Delarine explore Lupe’s journey from growing up during segregation in Brawley to attending Mercy College in San Diego during the 1950s and building a groundbreaking nursing career. Her story is one of resilience, determination, and breaking barriers for future generations.
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