Kickin’ Off Hispanic Heritage Month
This past weekend one of our Animator’s, Sandrine Lisk, hosted a multicultural bazaar at The Expatriates Building in our neighborhood, SoCe!
Sandrine says, “The Multicultural Community Bazaar was the Expatriate' Building's first large community event showcasing our diversity in nationalities, businesses, food, music, and dance Performances in SoCe Wichita. It was very heartwarming and exhilarating to have 22 different participants, and see so many people show up to support them. As a representative of Native Americans, the Wichita War Dancer's dance of protection, strength, encouragement and support to welcome and honor all humankind was my personal highlight. The Bazaar was an incredible experience, and we look forward to hosting more in the future.”
It is always such a joy to be able to show up to these community-led events. As staff, we know the extent of their magic and capabilities. But to see these lovely gatherings play out and leave a positive impact on our neighborhood is one of the best feelings. Just ask Catherine!
“I love attending events or activities hosted by animators and seeing their hard work, talent, and connections culminate in something that brings people together. I know how hard they work to animate spaces and communities. I always find it inspiring to witness!” - Catherine Johnson
Learn more about Sandrine’s work through her business’s Facebook page!
County Commissioner Sarah Lopez reading the Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation for the City of Wichita
But that’s not all that’s going on within The Neighboring Movement’s bubble. Check out our board member, Sarah Lopez! On Wednesday, September 13th, Commissioner Lopez read a beautiful proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month. We are so proud to have a trailblazer like her join our team!
WHEREAS, Sedgwick County is fortunate to be an ethnically diverse community, and many of our residents have roots in and cultural ties to Latin America; and
WHEREAS: Latinos have shaped and strengthened the fabric of our community and the United States and have enriched every facet of our national and local identity with traditions that reflect many divine Hispanic ancestries; and
WHEREAS: Sedgwick County is proud to continue its working relationship with organizations that work with all members of the community to support the economic advancement of the Hispanic community; and
WHEREAS, Hispanic Heritage contributes to our diversity, thus enriching life in culture, cuisine, arts, business, community, civic leadership, and education.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, Chairman Peter F. Meitzner and the Board of Sedgwick County Commissioners, do hereby recognize September 15 thu October 15, 2023 as
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
in Sedgwick County and encourage all citizens to remember the contributions and cohesion of our Latino community.
There is so much to celebrate, to honor, and to acknowledge these next 30 days. Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!
