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While the name and even parking sign were in Spanish, it appeared as if most of the patrons were white. Most of the informative text, like the hours of operation, were in English only. The "hola" is also interesting, as it is one of the most…

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Aside from the clues given by the picture, a non-Spanish speaker would likely have little idea what this business offers.

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Almost entirely Spanish. Only English visible is "walk-in welcome."

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All signage added by the owners of Pelqueria Rubi is in Spanish (aside from the hairstyle "fade.) The only English appears to be the small sign about the security system, which was likely added by the building owner.

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Almost all signage solely in Spanish. Only exception is a duplicating "no loitering/no merodear" sign.

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Restaurant serving "traditional Mexican food," according to its website. The patrons appeared to be mostly Mexican or Central American.

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Chan's Food Service Dist. was renamed to Concept Food Service. It is still owned by the Chans. According to the website, they “have all kind of foods including Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, and Hispanics traditional foods and ingredients.”

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"Chinga la Migra" translates as "Fuck border control." According to the national advocacy network Miijente's website, "Chinga La Migra is a multi-city organizing tour and web series spearheaded by Mijente and grassroots local organizations. This…

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Content about SNAP/EBT benefits. Most of the same information is given in the Spanish and English versions; however, the section in the pink bar of the English version is not included in the Spanish version.

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Some content in English and Arabic. The words “cheese,” “vegetables,” canned,” and “spices” are only written in Arabic. The owner told me that only about 25% of their customers understand Arabic. He said that the store has a very international…
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