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Herencia Hispana 16 de Octubre en Monona Terrace
2023-10-16 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Herencia Hispana
16 de Octubre
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
1 John Nolen Drive Madison, WI 53703
Únase a la radio La Movida en la celebración del 13º Mes anual de la Herencia Hispana. Celebrando los logros y contribuciones hispanas.
This year’s Keynote Speaker is Congressman Mark Pocan, U.S. Representative for Wisconsin’s Second Congressional District and Wisconsin State Assembly. Leaders and representatives of local Latino and non-Latino institutions are expected to attend including special guests, City of Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, City of Fitchburg Mayor Julia Arata Fratta, Deputy Consul Karina Blas Rodriguez, Mexico Consulate of Milwaukee, and Special Remarks from Dane County Executive Joe Parisi. The following leaders and entities will be recognized during the luncheon for their contributions in the Greater Madison Area. WLMV- La Movida 1480AM/94.5FM and Mid-West Family Madison are proud to highlight their achievements:
Community Institution of the Year: Latino Children and Families Council
Community Leader of the Year: Alfonso Morales, Chief of Police City of Fitchburg
Hispanic Achievement of the Year: Mathias Lemos Castillo, Latino Professional Association Board Chair
The Amigo Award: Satya Rhodes-Conway, Mayor – City of Madison
Hispanic Entrepreneur of the Year: Francisco and Lid Tejeda, Owners – La Hispana Grocery
Believe and Succeed Award: Margarita Avila, Director of Workforce Development WI Latino Academy of Workforce Devt. Inc.
Making a Difference Award: Antonio Quintanilla, Food Pantry & Services Coordinator Catholic Multicultural Center
WLMV – La Movida 1480AM/94.5FM is broadcasting special programming during Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 through October 15), with local Latino Leaders and Personalities featured. Each year, the United States of America honors the contributions Latinos have made to the nation with a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration that runs from September 15 through October 15. This annual celebration was first established by the US Congress on September 17, 1968, with a weeklong event. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan expanded this celebration to a month. Join us in celebration of the National Hispanic Heritage Month!
Please RSVP below by Friday, October 6, 2023. First come – first served; space is limited: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hispanic-heritage-luncheon-2023-tickets-722099217197?aff=oddtdtcreator
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