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Cinco de Mayo: What it is, and what it's not

Robert Garcia and Daynali Flores
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Robert Garcia and Daynali Flores of Conexiones Latinas de McLean County.

When it comes to Cinco de Mayo, there's often a fine line between celebrating the Mexican holiday and appropriating Mexican culture.

In this interview for WGLT's newsmagazine Sound Ideas, Robert Garcia and Daynali Flores of Conexiones Latinas de McLean County help unpack the origins of the holiday and the customs surrounding it.

Sarah Nardi was a correspondent at WGLT. She left the station in 2024.