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Carmen González

Carmen González is a former Boyle Heights Beat reporter. A 2019 graduate of Felícitas and Gonzalo Méndez High School, she is currently attending Santa Monica College. She enjoys spending time at community events and hosting her own radio show. You can find her on Instagram and Twitter as @nxmrac.

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