Latino Businesses Closed Today

Latino-owned business along Cherokee Street in south St. Louis are closed today in recognition of the national “Day Without Immigrants” protest.

“We are tired of being treated like second-class citizens,” said Carlos A. Dominguez, the owner of Latino Americana, a convenience store at the corner of California and Cherokee.

Several other shop owners have joined Dominguez by closing their doors today to draw attention to the economic impact of America’s immigrants. Large demonstrations are expected across the country in cities like Los Angeles, Houston, Atlanta, Denver, and New York.