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Projo.com to host "Hispanic Chat" series

PROVIDENCE -- Projo.com, the Web site of The Providence Journal, will host a series of 6 Internet “chats” beginning Tuesday, Oct. 11, on topics of intense interest to Rhode Island’s burgeoning Hispanic population.

The hour-long chats will give readers the opportunity to ask questions and interact with Rhode Island leaders and experts in the fields of health, politics and immigration law.

To participate in the chats, readers should visit projo.com and look for the “Hispanic Chat” logo. Readers, especially those who want to ensure that their questions are answered during the live chat time, may send questions in advance. Questions are now being accepted at projo.com. Readers may submit questions in English or Spanish.

Submit a question for the guests now

Here’s the schedule:

Tuesday, Oct. 11, from noon to 1 p.m.: Dr. Arelis Valerio, community education coordinator at Hasbro Children’s Hospital, will answer reader questions on asthma.

Read the transcript of Dr. Valerio's chat

Wednesday, Oct. 12, from noon to 1 p.m.: Mayor David N. Cicilline of Providence, a lawyer and former state legislator, will answer questions about “The Changing Face of Providence.”

Read the transcript of Providence Mayor David Cicilline's chat

Wednesday, Oct. 12, from 7 to 8 p.m.: Delia Rodriguez-Masjoan, an immigration expert, will answer questions on immigration law.

Read the transcript of Delia Rodriguez-Masjoan's chat

Thursday, Oct. 13, from noon to 1 p.m.: Cyndie Wilmot of Lifespan will answer questions about careers and work.

Read the transcript of Cyndie Wilmot's chat

Thursday, Oct. 13, from 7 to 8 p.m.: Jose Brito, president of the Greater Providence Merchants Association, will answer questions about starting and operating a new business.

Read the transcript of Jose Brito's chat

Friday, Oct. 14, noon to 1 p.m.: Dr. Pablo Rodriguez, physician, activist and professor at Brown University Medical School, will answer questions on women’s health.

Read the transcript of Dr. Pablo Rodriguez's chat

Projo.com is hosting the chats as part of its coverage of Hispanic Heritage Month, which concludes next week. For further information, contact Tom Heslin, managing editor for new media at The Providence Journal/projo.com at theslin@projo.com.

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