Higher education helps Perez family achieve American dream

Mayra Lara gets emotional when talking about her parents, Lorenzo and Flora Perez, and the sacrifices they made for their family.

November 2, 2022Updated: November 3, 2022

By News Channel Nebraska

Higher education helps Perez family achieve American dream

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