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  History in the Making: Latino Leadership Takes Center Stage in Grand Rapids 
  By Hon. Lupe Ramos-Montigny | Special to LPL News Wire| January 15, 2026 GRAND RAPIDS, MI — A historic milestone is unfolding in Grand Rapids as three of the city’s most influential public institutions are now led by Latino leaders, marking a powerful moment of representation, perseverance, and progress for the region. For the first…