Yetzenia I. Negron
President, Hispanic Heritage Committee
Yetzenia.Negron@ocfl.net

Orange County Government Public Information Officer
PIO@ocfl.net

Orange County Concludes Hispanic Heritage Month Festivities with Virtual Celebration of Hispanic Heritage and Hope

Hispanic Heritage Committee of Greater Orange County LogoWHAT: For the past 22 years, the Hispanic Heritage Committee of Greater Orange County has devoted its time and service to celebrate and promote the culture, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic Americans in the region through cultural and educational events.

This year’s end-of-month celebration theme “Noche de Esperanza: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage and Hope” sets the stage for a magical night to honor Hispanic Youth and other leaders for their contributions to our community. The event will also feature inspiring Hispanic students who have been selected by the Hispanic Heritage Committee to receive a college scholarship. The Awards Ceremony will be followed by a lineup of cultural presentations by local performance groups.

This year’s event is made possible by the support and collaboration of Greenspoon Marder LLP, a national full-service business law firm committed to the advancement of diversity and inclusion initiatives.

WHO:

  • Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings
  • Members of the Board of County Commissioners
  • Yetzenia Negrón, President, Hispanic Heritage Committee of Greater Orange County
  • Elected Officials & Dignitaries
  • Myrna Maysonet, Partner and Chief Diversity Officer, Greenspoon Marder LLP


WHEN:
The community is invited to join the celebration on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. for a virtual screening of Noche de Esperanza: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage and Hope.

6:00 pm Dinner, Awards & Scholarship Presentations

WATCH: Noche de Esperanza: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage and Hope
https://youtu.be/G2e2pGNXlXw

MEDIA RSVP: Media interested in attending in-person can RSVP and request location details by emailing Ilia.Torres@ocfl.net. RSVPs are required no later than Tuesday, October 12, 2021.

To learn more about the Hispanic Heritage Committee of Greater Orange County, please visit https://www.facebook.com/HispanicHeritageOC.

About Orange County Government: Orange County Government strives to serve its residents and guests with integrity, honesty, fairness and professionalism. Located in Central Florida, Orange County includes 13 municipalities and is home to world-famous theme parks, one of the nation’s largest convention centers and a thriving life science research park. Seven elected members make up the Board of County Commissioners, including the Mayor, who is elected countywide. For more information, please visit www.OCFL.net or go to Orange County Government’s social media channels.

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