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Maryland Governor Larry Hogan today announced appointments to the Governor’s Commission on Hispanic Affairs. The commission represents and engages the Hispanic community in partnership with state government to promote social, cultural, and business interests. The purpose of the commission is to identify the issues affecting Hispanics and develop the appropriate responses and programs, including conducting […]

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett and the Hispanic Gala Steering Committee have announced 60 students to receive a one-time $2,000 scholarship at the annual Montgomery County Executive Hispanic Gala (MCEHG) scheduled for Sept. 10 at the Fillmore in Silver Spring. “This year the scholarship opportunity opened to all qualifying students from our diverse communities throughout […]

To highlight a pattern of racial stereotyping, Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School Students released a video called “I, Too, Am B-CC.” The students also plan to produce “I, Too, Am MCPS.” “They shared things that I was sort of shocked to hear. Things they seem to think as normal to me seemed the opposite,” said Sarah […]

A powerful video, “I, Too, Am B-CC [High School],” explores racial stereotypes at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School in Montgomery County as students share their personal experiences and opine on their future. Inspired by the social campaign, “I too, am Harvard,” the video is produced by Makdes Hailu and directed and edited by Orlando Pinder. It […]

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 […]

After sending his recommended Fiscal Year 2015 Budget to the County Council, County Executive Ike Leggett was interviewed on the county’s Spanish language radio show. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

The response was overwhelming for the inaugural Latino Leadership Summit at the Montgomery Community Media studios in Rockville. The sold out event featured local leaders who discussed issues and topics surrounding the growing Latino community in Montgomery County. “We sometimes take in Montgomery County and other places around the country our diversity for granted and […]

Session III: Business and Economic Empowerment (1:45 – 2:30 p.m.) Moderator: Natalia Olson-Urtecho, Regional Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration, Region III Distinguished Presenters: Ms. Natalia Olson-Urtecho, Regional Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration, Region III Ms. Cidalia Luis-Akbar, president, M Luis Construction Company Ms. Carmen Ortiz-Larsen, president, AQUAS, Inc Ms. Mariana Cordier, Attorney at Law, Cordier […]

Montgomery County Council President Nancy Navarro addresses the crowd gathered at the Hispanic Gala on Sept. 12 at The Fillmore. Take a look:

Montgomery Al Dia host Lorna Virgili and Douglas Gansler, Maryland Attorney General, recently discussed legal assistance to Maryland homeowners who are in foreclosure proceedings. Visit Maryland Attorney General’s website to find organizations offering legal assistance. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.