Rev. Dr. Ernie Rivera, the president of the Protect Our Children Project, was the honored guest of the Mana American Telugu Association today to celebrate the78th anniversary of India's independence. The Consul General of India traveled from Atlanta to participate, along with Governor Ron DeSantis, Representative Mr. Dylan Fisher, and future Congressman Rocky Rochford. Hundreds of Indians, now citizens of the United States, representing various provinces in India, attended the event, along with a large number of children. It was a grand event for all who attended.