LORAIN, Ohio — As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to an end, it's important to recognize community contributions year-round. It's a time to honor the heritage and history of a vibrant and diverse people.

For many in Northeast Ohio, this type of celebration extends far beyond 30 days.

I traveled to the city with the largest Hispanic population in Ohio to gain insight into the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

A new mural in the City of Lorain is telling an important story through vibrant colors and shapes.

It's one that Reinaldo Contreras II is proud to share on a one-of-a-kind canvas.

"I grew up coming down this alley way a lot and seeing that old mural, I always pictured something being here on these walls," Contreras said.

With each stroke, over the course of several weeks

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