NBC4 celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month 2017 with a special reception at the Organization of American States on Oct. 5.
Two individuals and two organizations were honored for the ways in which they are Working 4 the Community.
The event was emceed by News4 anchor and reporter Erika Gonzalez.
News4 anchor Erika Gonzalez presented awards to those who have continuously served the Hispanic community.
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The reception also included Bachata dance performances.
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Other organizations were represented at the reception. Pictured here are additional members of the Latin American Youth Center.
Erika Gonzalez pictured with performing arts theater Teatro de La Luna. Located in Arlington County, it is one of the few theaters to provide and preserve theater from a Latin American perspective.
Other NBC4 employees were in attendance as well. Pictured here is Community Advisory Board Daniel Flores.
NBC4 reporter and anchor David Culver with account executive Lauren Sapienza.
WRC President and GM Jackie Bradford (center)
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Mary's Center was among the organizations represented. The community health center provides different social services to help those on a path toward economic independence, stable health and families.
In addition to the dance performances, traditional food was served.
Guests at the reception were treated to sweet and savory food from Escencias Panamenas Restaurant. Argentinian singer Francisco Pesqueira, who appeared Oct. 6-8 at Teatro De La Luna, and dancers Chivonnie Gius and Mario Cervantes from the Salsa with Silvia Dance Studio entertained the guests.
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On Oct. 14, NBC4 presented “Celebrating Hispanic Heritage,” a half-hour special hosted by News4’s Erika Gonzalez and David Culver. Here are links to several segments from the show:
A local band is bringing the beat and rhythm of salsa music to D.C. News4's Erika Gonzalez spoke with members of Cubano Groove.
One of the biggest challenges facing the Latino community in the D.C. area has been gang influence and violence. News4's David Culver took a trip to the Don Bosco Center, which is providing students with a safe space to play and learn.
Catherine Cortez Masto has broken the glass ceiling as the first Latina U.S. senator. Cortez Masto sat down with News4's Erika Gonzalez to talk about the path she took to get there and what more needs to be done.
