Ep. 15: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month // Celebrando el Mes de la Herenica Hispana

Our FIFTEENTH episode of the “Beyond the Backstretch” is out now! On this episode of Behind the Backstretch, we are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! This month is especially important to us as 80% of the 1,000+ backstretch workers at Churchill Downs come from Spanish-speaking countries. On this episode, we get to know two beloved members of our community and celebrate their cultures. 👉First, we sit down with hot walker and bakery entrepreneur Elizmar Perdomo! Elizmar hails from Venezuela, and talks of her love for baking Venezuelan specialities. Her business is called Monse Sweet; you can follow her on Instagram!  🇻🇪🍰👉 We also chat with BLC Case Worker Veronica Pavon. Veronica is a new addition to our BLC staff as a Case Worker and comes from Ecuador! 🇪🇨 Veronica talks about some of her favorite traditions from Ecuador, as well the seasonal business she and her brother co-operate, Native Crafts. They sell clothing, jewelry and instruments from indigenous cultures in South and North America.This is just a sliver of the beautiful diversity we get to witness at the Backside Learning Center. We are honored to provide support and resources in a safe, welcoming environment for this diverse community daily!Support the show