Melissa Castro (standing at center) speaks about domestic violence and loss of a child during the open mic workshop that was part of the Día de la Mujer Internacional event, held March 8 at the Brownsville Events Center. The event was sponsored by the CIty of Brownsville, Healthy Communities of Brownsville and Revival of Cultural Arts at the Carlotta K. Petrina Cultural Center. Citlalli Torres/The Rider
Melissa Castro (standing in background) leads a prayer during Día de la Mujer Internacional March 8 in the Brownsville Events Center.
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Thania Ugalde (far right) leads a yoga group during Día de la Mujer Internacional March 8 in the Brownsville Events Center.
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Thania Ugalde (far right) leads a yoga group during Día de la Mujer Internacional March 8 in the Brownsville Events Center.
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Organizations, such as DHR Health Brownsville and South Texas Research Institute, provide information to women during Día de la Mujer Internacional March 8 in the Brownsville Events Center.
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