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Judi Lynn

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Sat Sep 16, 2023, 01:05 AM Sep 2023

Ahead of Mexican Independence Day celebrations, organizers remember the execution of Santos Rodrigue

Ahead of Mexican Independence Day celebrations, organizers remember the execution of Santos Rodriguez

An unexpected announcement was made from organizers of Viva Dallas Mexican Independence Celebration
By Maria Guerrero • Published 5 hours ago • Updated 5 hours ago

Friday marks the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month and Saturday is Mexican Independence Day.

Mexican pride will be on display at Dallas City Hall plaza for Viva Dallas on Saturday afternoon.

Ahead of the celebrations, organizers made an unexpected announcement that commemorates a rich history, its contributions and its struggles.

Filmmaker Byron C. Hunter revealed that all Texas PBS stations have agreed to air his documentary 'Santos Vive' for 30 days.

Daphne Rodriguez, wife of David Rodriguez, who witnessed his 12-year-old brother Santos' death, was called to accept a contribution to the documentary.

Santos Rodriguez was shot and killed by a Dallas Police Officer Darrel Cain, nearly 50 years ago while the officer was playing Russian Roulette in his squad car.

More:
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/ahead-of-mexican-independence-day-celebrations-organizers-remember-the-execution-of-santos-rodriguez/3339690/
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