Montgomery Community Media

Discover the colors and talents of an internationally recognized Latina artist living and working in Montgomery County. CCM’s Julie Rios Little reports. It’s National Hispanic Heritage month.

Antonio Tijerino, one of the most respected Latino leaders and cutting-edge innovators in our country, shares his vision for the Latino community. CCM’s Julie Rios Little reports. It’s National Hispanic Heritage month.

Montgomery County Councilmembers  proclaimed September 15 through October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month today in Rockville. Councilmember Nancy Navarro presented the proclamation and highlighted the contributions of extraordinary Montgomery County residents during the ceremony.  

Find out more about the journey that led Nancy Navarro to the Montgomery County Council and to become one of the most influential women in the DMV area. CCM’s Julie Rios Little reports. It’s National Hispanic Heritage month.

Hispanic Heritage Month is being celebration from now thru Oct. 15. Find out more in this report: Related:

Sixty Latino students were the recipients of the 2014 Maryland Hispanic Achievement Scholarships presented at the Montgomery County Executive’s Hispanic Gala on Sept. 18 at The Fillmore in Silver Spring. In this MyMcMedia Extra, Lorna Virgili, President/CEO of the National Hispanic Communication Group, tells us how it all began.  Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett and wife, Catherine […]

From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the Latino community celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month. This month has a special meaning among Latin American countries. Honduras, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Brazil all celebrate their independence day in September. So the nation’s largest minority group and fastest growing population come together to commemorate its Latinidad. “It […]

The County Executive’s first annual Hispanic Gala took place on Sept. 12 at The Fillmore where 25 Latino students were presented college scholarships. In this MyMCMedia extra, Leggett, with his wife Catherine by his side, addresses the crowd gathered for the gala:

To kick off Hispanic Heritage Month, Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett will host the first annual Executive’s Hispanic Gala on September 12. The inaugural event, called “Latino Dreamers” celebrates Maryland’s Dream Act. Funds raised will assist 25 Latino students enrolled in Maryland colleges and universities. For tickets and event information visit, Executive’s Hispanic Gala.

The Gaithersburg Multicultural Committee held its first meeting for fiscal year 2014.