M.A.P. Supports Local Artists Bright Future
By Amber Quaid / Managing Editor This year’s annual M.A.P. Shrimp boil was held on July 24 at the Galvan House Courtyard at Heritage Park. The event was hosted by former state Rep. Solomon P. Ortiz Jr. and former U.S. Rep. Solomon P. Ortiz Sr. M.A.P., or Minority Advancement Project, was founded in September 2011 by Ortiz Sr. The nonprofit organization focuses specifically on ethnic, immigrant centers, and services programs, showing minorities what’s out there to promote education and family. They project hosts the shrimp boil, book drives and coat drives every year to help raise money and awareness. Ortiz Jr.…