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Today we celebrate Friendship Day between El Salvador and the United States! We are so proud of our #SisterCity agreement with the city of San Salvador. We are committed to the strengthening and progress of our communities in both cities. Washington DC and San Salvador 🇸🇻🇺🇸
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Gracias Alcalde @emuyshondt y Alcaldesa @MayorBowser por fortalecer aún más los lazos entre San Salvador y Washington DC a través de nuestro Acuerdo de Ciudades Hermanas.
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Join @MayorBowser at the Gateway Pavilion tonight at 8pm for the @WashMystics Game Five Viewing Party!
#TogetherDC #RunItBack
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Today, @mayor_bowser and Director @eduperdomodc for Women's History Month highlight the story of Carmen Rodríguez a Journalist at El Tiempo Latino. As a journalist, @LaRodriguezCJ seeks truth and objectivity. Carmen’s message to women is to trust yourself and your abilities.
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La Alcaldesa @MayorBowser envió hoy una carta a la Administración del presidente Trump solicitando una extensión del TPS. Ayudanos a salvar el #TPS. Firma tu peticion: goo.gl/forms/Y8TlIfbCDzFv4Sx… #SaveTPS #DCValues
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La Alcaldesa @MayorBowser y el Alcalde @emuyshondt los Invitan a toda la comunidad a celebrar el 1er aniversario de el hermanamiento entre #WashingtonDC y #SanSalvador.
#SomosWashingtonDC #ssestuyo
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“Thank you Excellency Ambassador Madame Jean Manes @USAmbSV for the Amistad T-shirt, we will keep working for both our countries." @jackiereyesdc #SisterCity #WashingtonDC #ElSanSalvador #SomosDC
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Another amazing #TasteOfTheWorld thanks to everyone who honored us with their presence. We had an amazing turnout. Thanks to the 🇩🇴Ambassador @josetomasperezv for his support, and delegations of @AlcaldiaDN & @AlcaldiaASDERD and all the agencies that made this event possible!
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Saludos de el embajador, Esteban Moctezuma Barrágan @EmbamexEUA mil Gracias! @MayorBowser @_DCHealth @MarysCenter #GetTheShotDC #VaxedforMom #Vacunate
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Contributions made to the Latino population in the District of Columbia, have enriched our city in ways we cannot measure. Thanks for supporting this effort, @MayorBowser! We stand together. #HHM
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Happy #HispanicHeritageMonth! Diversity makes DC vibrant, dynamic, and a great place to live & work. We are proud to have Latinos at a high level of leadership in @MayorBowser's Administration. Thank you all for your leadership.
@OVSJG_DC @DC_HSEMA @dcpl
#SomosLatinosinDCGov
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#SisterCity agreement #WashingtonDC and #SanSalvador! Committee met to explore opportunities on how DC can share its services and goods with #SanSalvador @mayorbowser @emuyshondt @DMPEDDC #SomosDC #FairShot
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On behalf of @MayorBowser, Director Eduardo Perdomo invites you to #DCAfroLatinoFest at Malcolm X Park on Saturday, June 3th at 12 noon! Enjoy live music, cultural performances and lots of fun!
RSVP tinyurl.com/MOLAAfroLatinoFe…
#DCsComeBack #DCValues #SOMOSDC #DCAfroFest
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It’s never too late to support your community, and in this #GivingTuesday, remember you can share your time, resources, and values! Also, if you're DC Government employee, you can support a cause through @DCONEFUND!
@MayorBowser @DCDPR
#WhyIGiveDC #DCOneFund #DCValues #TeamMOLA
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Diversity is one of the DC’s most valuable assets.
That's why @MayorBowser created the Immigrant Justice Program which has helped 30K+ people with legal support through a coalition of CBO's eliminating the fear of being targeted just because you're immigrant
#WeAreWashingtonDC
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In honor of #HHM2020, we celebrate #Latinos in @MayorBowser's Administration: Raquel Ortiz, Community Action Specialist, @dcpublicschools, for over 20 years, she has worked as an educator, community, and youth development worker in the city. #SomosLatinosinDCGov
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Meet Carlos Garcia originally from Honduras and resident in #Ward4! He is the first recipients of funds, part of #DCValues @MayorBowser’s initiative to support immigrants with the naturalization process. He has been in this Country for more than three decades. #FairShot #SomosDC
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Today, @MayorBowser and her Office on Latino Affairs, recognizes the work of Euclides Rengifo during black history month. Euclides is an educator and activist who focus on supporting education for our kids in DC. Here is his story! @EduPerdomoDC
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“Equal pay is more than a women’s rights issue; it is a matter of economic security for middle-class families,” @MayorBowser @OLADCGov showing its support to #EqualPayDay #WomensEqualpayDay #DCValues #SomosDC #WeareDC #FairShot
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“The section of 16th street in front of the White House is now officially “Black Lives Matter Plaza”.” @MayorBowser
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Happy #HispanicHeritageMonth! In honor of #HHM2020, we celebrate #Latinos in the @MayorBowser's Administration: Claudette Monroy, Coordinator, Community Engagement, @dcpublicschools, who has served the DC Latinx & immigrant community for the last seven years.
#SomosLatinosinDCGov
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Today we will be joining @MayorBowser and San Salvador Mayor @emuyshondt to celebrate the anniversary of this historic partnership at 5:30 PM at the Wilson Building!
🔗bit.ly/Sistercity
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It’s #HispanicHeritageMonth! We’re so ready to celebrate with you a month full of pride. We’re paying tribute to the Latinos who have positively influenced and enriched our city. On behalf of @MayorBowser we thank you, for all you mean to us and to #DC! Events? We got you! 🔽🔽🔽
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Happy Birthday to our beloved Latina, Dir @jackiereyesdc! Your determination & dedication are an inspiration to all Latino residents in #DC. You deserve to have a fun-filled birthday today surrounded by your family & friends for years to come.💐
#DCValues #SomosDC #HappyBirthday
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Marjhorys Ibargüen is a proud AfroColombian and as the Public Information Officer at @OLADCGov she is contributing to the empowerment of Latinos in the DC area by sharing reliable information in English and Spanish. Thank you for your relentless work! #WeAreDC #WomensEqualityDay
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TODAY‼️Join @MayorBowser at Virtual Noche Cultural and Award Ceremony to celebrate our Hispanic heritage and to recognize those who through their tireless work are supporting DC Latinos in 2020.
#HispanicHeritageMonthDC
RSVP Today: bit.ly/NocheCultural2020
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Welcome, Maria Tello to the MOLA team! She is the first Afro-Latina to serve as the Director of Operations. Maria hopes to build stronger partnerships with DC agencies and CBOs to ensure that we are all working together towards a more prosperous and diverse District of Columbia.
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#DC Chapter @MomsDemand volunteers met with Dir @jackiereyesdc and @DCMOWPI team to discuss Latino community outreach and engagement with @MayorBowser’s programs to prevent gun violence in the city. #SaferStrongerDC #WatchUsWork
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Happy #HispanicHeritageMonth! In honor of #HHM2020, we celebrate #Latinos in DC Government: Sebastian Roa, Digital Director, @MayorBowser's Office of Communications, who creates digital content that connects residents to government resources & programs.
#SomosLatinosinDCGov
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.@OLADCGov & @DCLGBTQ wear purple in support of #NationalDomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth & #SpiritDay! #PurpleThursday #SpreadLoveDC
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#HispanicHeritageMonth is over! We thank everyone who made this celebration unique. Without you this would not have been possible. We will continue working for you and delivering @MayorBowser’s message to ensure all Latinos across the 8 wards have a #FairShot.
#SomosDC
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This #BlackHistoryMonth, we're celebrating an AfroLatino and proud Dominican, Roger Sanchez (@RogerESanz) former @AmeriCorps volunteer in @THELAYC that served High Schools juniors and seniors through their college application process.
#BlackHistoryDC #SomosDC #CarasLindasDC
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.@MayorBowser calls on #Congress to pass a clean #DREAMAct, & proclaims today "DREAMers Day." Read the proclamation: bit.ly/2AftPrv
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Happy last day of #HispanicHeritageMonthDC! Today we would like to introduce @MayorBowser's Latino Affairs team who connects the Latino community with the government's resources and services.
#SomosLatinosinDCGov #WeAreCultureDC
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Feliz Navidad! From the bottom of our hearts, we wish that the light of faith and love is turned on in your homes and that happiness surrounds you!
#HappyHolidays #HappyChristmas #DCValues #Team @MayorBowser
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Tamira Benitez brings over 10 years of nonprofit leadership and experience to @OLADCGov. As part of #TeamMOLA, she helps create effective and efficient ways to support over 80 community partners, thousands of Latinos, and dozens of District agencies #WeAreDC #WomensEqualityDay
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This year 100+ Latino youth are participating in @MayorBowser's Summer Youth Employment Program. The youth enjoyed orientation at @MarthasTableorg with speakers from @familiesfirstdc, @THELAYC, and @We_ByteBack. Thanks to @MarthasTableorg for dressing our youth up for success!
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Today, we celebrate our Mexican friends and their beautiful culture and contributions to DC.
¡Feliz día de la independencia de México!
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#HappyBirthday to our Language Access Coordinator, Ronal Avila! We wish you a whole day full of laughter and joy and a year that brings you much success to your life and #MOLA.
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Director @jackiereyesdc raising awareness and supporting our Salvadorian community to save TPS
La Directora Jackie Reyes Yanes apoyando a nuestros tepesianos
#SaveTPS
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We want to thank @DCPoliceDept Latino Liaison Unit(LLU) and @MayorBowser for their leadership in creating a #SaferandStrongerDC through a friendly checkers match. #DCValues #Backtobasics
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Walk with the @MayorBowser during our DC Parade in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. 🌍🚶♀️
📅 Sunday, September 24th
⏰ Line Up Time: 12:00 pm, Parade begins: 1:00 pm
📍 700 Constitution Ave, NW
#SOMOSDC #DCValues #MesDeLaHerenciaHispana #HispanicHeritageMonth
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#HappeningNow We’re at Columbia Heights Civic Plaza celebrating @MayorBowser’s #DCValues and National #HispanicHeritageMonth in #DC. #SomosDC #SomosLatinx
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For Hispanic Heritage Month, you are invited to celebrate, promote, and preserve DC’s Latino culture. #DistritodeCultura We will have a kickoff event this Friday at Lamont Plaza! We can't wait to see you there!
@MayorBowser
@EduPerdomoDC
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Team #MOLA joined @MayorBowser, #MartinLutherKingJr’s family and #DC residents for a peaceful march in honor of #MartinLutherKingDay
#DCValues #DCStatehood
#HappyMLKDay
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Today, @MayorBowser through MOLA, in partnership with PANAM International supermarket, Vida Senior, and UPO, put together Thanksgiving bags for the community. Team MOLA is very happy to personally thank residents for being part of our special Washingtonian community!
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In #BlackHistoryMonth, we're celebrating the Afro-Latino Nelson Cruz, who is the Social Media & Digital Content Manager at @CHCI & co-founder of @launiondmv a youth-driven art collaborative non-profit that mentors minority youth in #DC.
#BlackHistoryDC #SomosDC #CarasLindasDC
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Full house at @MayorBowser’s event Rewriting Herstory: Why Latinas Must Get Counted in DC with @DCMOWPI! Thank you to our participants, panelists, @CHECDC students, @ssalazarDC, & artists for your support; in the @dccensus 2020, we all matter #GetCountedDC! #WomensHistoryMonth
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Happening now! Team @OLADCGov we are at @dcpublicschools #Elfair
@MacFarlandMS welcoming our immigrants students back to school. With Know your rigths Workshops, etc, stop by ⭐🎊 @MayorBowser #DCvalues
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1/2 Diversity is part of our #DCValues, and @MayorBowser’s Administration stands by them! This morning Dir @jackiereyesdc and Dr. @DrUniqueMH, @DOES_DC, joined to have a dialogue with all construction workers at #Ward8 to hear and work with them.
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Interim Director, Eduardo Perdomo, and @MayorBowser's Office on Latino Affairs highlight the story of Ronal Ávila, Afro Honduran, Garífuna, and MOLA's Language Access Coordinator. #SomosDC #CarasLindasDC #BlackHistoryMonth #DCValues @MOAAA_DC @CaraslindasDMV @DCAfroLatino
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Thank you @IGNITE_National for having us at the DC #YoungWomenRun conference to empower all women to get involved in politics. Dir Jennifer Porter @DCMOWPI and Dir @jackiereyesdc sharing their path to politics with young women who will lead and follow our @Mayorbowser's steps.
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Thank you to all our grantees, @MayorBowser’s Immigration Resources Fair was possible because of all your support. #SomosDC #DCValues #FairShot
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Happy belated birthday 🎉 to our @DCMOCA Director Faith GibsonHubbard. Mil Gracias for your leadership!
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In this #HispanicHeritageMonth @MayorBowser wants to celebrate Latino seniors in a heartwarming and safe way! We are delivering care packages and hot meals to remind our abuelit@s that we care about them. Enjoy! #WeAreCultureDC #SomosDC #HispanicHeritageMonthDC #WeAreCultureDC
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.@MayorBowser issued the following statement after the Trump Administration announced the extension of work permits for Salvadorans with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) through January 4, 2021.
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Today, @MayorBowser’s EOM team: @OLADCGov Director @jackiereyesdc @DCLGBTQ @ServeDC @MOAA_DC came together to #SpreadLoveDC 💜 and awareness in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month #EndDVinDC @DCMOWPI
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Let's come together to honor and rejoice in our rich Latino heritage! 🎉🌟 Join us for the exciting launch of #HispanicHeritageMonth
📅 Friday, Septiembre 15th
⏰ 4 pm
📍 Lamont Plaza, 3258 MT PLEASANT ST NW
We can't wait to see you there! 🎉
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Latino students from @Georgetown and Shrine Sacred Heart have a main request to @councilofdc @CMBrandonTodd keep immigrants safe! @MayorBowser #FairShotBudget FY20 and @OLADCGov will make sure that happens #DCValues #SomosDC #FairShot
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.@MayorBowser just announced the FY2018 Latino Community Grant awards. Read the full list of recipients here: bit.ly/2iiOxuK
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Immigrants who are tested, screened, or treated for coronavirus will NOT be penalized under the public charge rule.
COVID-19 symptoms can include Cough, Fever, & Shortness of breath! Know your symptoms & call your doctor before going to a healthcare facility.
#StayHomeDC
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It was an honor and a great experience to share our #DCValues with @MayorBowser at the @Safeway Feast of Sharing. Many lovely and happy faces were there, thank you all!
#GiveThanksDC #givingback #feastofsharing #HappyThanksgiving
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We’re thrilled to welcome on board our Spring interns: Veronica Salazar, Outreach, Veronica Castro, Comms, & Romina Martin, Language Acces.
They will help us to promote @MayorBowser’s #DCValues and a #FairShot for all Latino residents in #DC.
#SomosDC #ImOnBoard
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Congratulations to Peruvian Brothers at @LaCosechaDC for their ribbon-cutting ceremony. Thank you for bringing Latino cuisine and culture to #DC, we wish you all the best!
@MayorBowser @falcicchio @jackiereyesdc @PeruInTheUSA
#SomosDC
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#LastDay of our #MBSYEP18 Workshop! Director @jackiereyesdc is always excited to speak and share the joy with our #MBSYEP18 youth. We are confident we prepared these young men and women to enter the workforce and help us promote @MayorBowser’s #DCValues @dchrDC @kiskeiano 🔽🔽🔽
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As the Language Access Monitor of @OLADCGov, Angela Gonzalez works to ensure that Latinos in DC have access to government services that are linguistically appropriate and culturally competent. Today we salute this proud Salvadoran public servant. #WeAreDC #WomensEqualityDay.
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On Friday, @MayorBowser, @EduPerdomoDC, and the MOLA team kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month! Thank you to the Mount Pleasant neighborhood for the continued preservation and promotion of the Latino culture, food, music, and communities.#DistritodeCultura #HispanicHeritageMonth
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During #BlackHistoryMonth, we're celebrating the Afro Latino Rafael Cepeda, who works for the MCIP, @CHECDC as an academic advisor to primarily Spanish speaking youth recently arrived in the U.S.
@MOAAA_DC @MayorBowser @DCAfroLatino
#BlackHistoryDC #SomosDC #CarasLindasDC
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Today, Interim Director Eduardo Perdomo and @MayorBowser's Office on Latino Affairs highlight the story of Marjhorys Ibargüen, Business Certification Specialist at @SmallBizDC ! Meet Marjhorys TODAY at 6PM➡️ tinyurl.com/DCAfroLatinoEntr…
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Diversity makes DC stronger, so mark your calendar and join @MayorBowser, @MOAA_DC, @MACCCADC, @dcmoapia, and us @OLADCGov to celebrate our immigrant heritage month Kickoff on June 4th.
#ImmigrantHeritageMonth #SomosDC
🔗ihm2019.eventbrite.com
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Today, Director Perdomo and @MayorBowser's Office on Latino Affairs highlight the story of Omar Guerrero, Afro-Dominican and MOLA's Grants Monitor.Omar works every day with community organizations to ensure that all DC residents have a #fairshot. #CarasLindasDC #BlackHistoryMonth
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On behalf of @MayorBowser, Director @EduPerdomoDC visited Sagrado Corazón Chruch for the unveiling of “la alfombra.” This magnificent art piece represents the cultural diversity of Latinos and how DC continues to be a sanctuary city where all Latinos can express their identity.
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Engaged w/@DCPoliceDept to plan community engagement events that reach Latino stakeholders across DC. #DCValues
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Are you looking for an opportunity to network with DC government agencies and community-based organizations in the District? Are you looking to apply your bilingual skills while making a difference to the Latino population? Join us this coming THURSDAY, April 7th at 6pm!
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🎉@FiestaDCOficial Parade!... Celebrating Latino culture and diversity in Washington DC on Fiesta DC's 51st anniversary at the walk with @MayorBowser
#SOMOSDC #DCValues #MesDeLaHerenciaHispana #HispanicHeritageMonth
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"DC is strong not simply because we are diverse, but because we celebrate our diversity and inclusion." @MayorBowser. Thank you to all the attendees for being part of the Immigration Resources Fair.
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Great turn out at the first Budget Engagement Forum. All your suggestions are being heard by @MayorBowser, and they will be included in the budget for #FY2021!
Our voice counts #DC, share your priorities!
#FairShot
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A real “macho” takes care of his physical and mental health so that his children can learn by example to do that for themselves.
@MayorBowser & @DC_MOFMB #FlipTheScript campaign. Thank you to the Quintanilla family, for sending us their #DaddyandMe pics, another real #Dad! 👨👧💕
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It's #LatinaEqualPay Day! @MayorBowser is committed to making sure Latina women & ALL women have #equalpay! Thanks, @DCMOWPI! #DCValues
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Happy #HispanicHeritageMonthDC! We are #DCproud to have Latinos at every level at the @MayorBowser's Administration. Kudos to the Special Liaison Unit - Latino Liaison Unit @DCPoliceDept, they are always happy to support the DC community across all 8 wards!
#SomosLatinosinDCGov
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Today at 7:00pm MOLA’s team completed its third day of Stay DC application Marathon with 45 new applications submitted on behalf of DC residents. #SomosDC #DCisOpen @MayorBowser
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Kudos to our grantee @DCSCORES for being recognized at the 34th @MayorBowser and @entertain_dc Arts Awards! Their contribution to arts and culture is helping our Latino students succeed.
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This #BlackHistoryMonth, we're celebrating Roberto Rojas Davila, a proud AfroLatino who in 2019 was named one of the Most Influential People of African Descent @MIPAD100 under 40 in the Politics & Governance Category
@MOAAA_DC @MayorBowser
#BlackHistoryDC #SomosDC #CarasLindasDC
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🙌 Latino legacy in Washington DC! Today, @MayorBowser, through her Office on Latino Affairs, honors Nayireth Castro, Colombian🇨🇴, a dedicated wife, mother, and Afro-Latino activist. (1/3)
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On behalf of @MayorBowser, Director Eduardo Perdomo invites you to DC AfroLatino Fest at the Malcolm X Park on Saturday, June 3th at 12 noon! Enjoy the live musi & lots of fun! We can’t wait to see you!!!
RSVP tinyurl.com/MOLAAfroLatinoFe…
#DCsComeBack #DCValues #SOMOSDC #DCAfroFest
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Thank you everyone for coming out to @MayorBowser Kick off #Immigrant Heritage Month. We had a great time! We are strong city because of your contributions! #SomosDC #DCValues
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It was a fun-filled, interactive morning with SYEP students learning about mental wellness, gardening, and fitness. Thanks to @MarthasTableorg for providing the youth with essential skills workshops. 👏🏼👏🏼
@MayorBowser
@EduPerdomoDC
@DOES_DC
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During #BlackHistoryMonth, we're celebrating the Afro-Latino Arturo Griffiths, a long-time #DC residents and community activist, who also helped found @THELAYC and @TU_WDC organizations.
@MOAAA_DC @MayorBowser @DCAfroLatino
#BlackHistoryDC #SomosDC #CarasLindasDC #BHM
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Dir @jackiereyesdc and @ColombiaEmbUSA @PachoSantosC along with @SecretaryofDC @KimberlyBassett and Councilmember @CMBrandonTodd welcome #NocheCultural attendees. Thank you Ambassadors Pablo Canedo @EmbEUAenBolivia and Hugo de Zela @PeruInTheUSA for joining us
#SomosDC
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Happy New Year! In the new year, we will all get counted in the upcoming @dccensus 2020. Remember, everyone matters to @mayorbowser!
#GetCountedDC #CuentaConmigoDC #Census2020 #HappyNewYear #happynewyear2020 #DCValues
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.@MayorBowser through @OLADCGov is soliciting grant applications from qualified Community-Based Organizations serving Latino constituents in DC for its FY20 Latino Community Grant program.
For more information click here: bit.ly/2VHJ2Y9
#SomosDC #FairShot
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La @MayorBowser inició la cumbre de salud materna e infantil en Washington D.C. #somosSalud @DCMOCA @jackiereyesdc
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Do you want to dance salsa? Guess what? you can learn from our seniors!!!
@VidaSeniors celebration 🙌
@DCAgingNews
#DCValues #DCSeniors #HappyHolidays #FridayThoughts
#AgeFriendlyDC #LiveBoldy
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Dir @jackiereyesdc on behalf of @MayorBowser at @OAS_official celebrating #Colombia Independence Day with @ConsuladoCOL, @ErikaSalamanca, @ColombiaEmbUSA, @PachoSantosC, @A_OrdonezM, @Almagro_OEA2015. Our Mayor has proclamated tomorrow as 🇨🇴 Day!#SomosDC #SomosColombia
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In #BlackHistoryMonth, we're celebrating the Afro-Latina Ayana Rockett, who has over fifteen years of experience in public service within nonprofits and offices of elected officials in the District of Columbia.
@MOAAA_DC @MayorBowser
#BlackHistoryDC #SomosDC #CarasLindasDC
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#Ward7 visit us at the FREE mobile market tomorrow (7/14) to get fresh fruits and veggies brought to you by @MayorBowser and @foodbankmetrodc.
Don't forget your bags and mask 😷!
⏰11:00 AM
📍441 Chaplin St, SE
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