L.A. receives $500K grant to highlight city's Latino heritage

The city of Los Angeles has received a $500,000 grant to broaden public awareness of its Latino heritage, officials announced Wednesday.

The funding comes from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, and will support a citywide system of up to 200 historic markers in public spaces that will contain QR codes linked to online information, photos and other multimedia content.

Additionally, grant funding for the city's Office of Historic Resources will support the creation of at least one new featured search category in the inventory, making it easier for the public to explore these significant sites.

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"This support from the Mellon Foundation will allow us to highlight the vibrant history and cultural contributions of the Latino community in Los Angeles, making these stories more accessible to everyone," Ken Bernstein, principal city planner of the Office of Historic Resources, said in a statement.

The project will also establish protocols and best practices for community engagement. The Office of Historic Resources aims to incorporate community-based knowledge about these important sites, ensuring that the history documented is accurate, inclusive and reflective of the community's experiences.

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