Organizations Across Middle Tennessee Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — This week marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, with cultural celebrations already taking place across Middle Tennessee.

Maria Paula Zapata—senior director of programs at Conexión Américas—prepared for this month by organizing a series of events.

However, the nonprofit organization is always helping the Latino community 365 days a year.

“Our resources and programs have really changed to meet the needs of the community. They have questions like, where are they going to work? How are they going to buy a home or build a community?” Zapata said.

Zapata knows what it means to feel alone, which is why it’s important to Conexión Américas that everyone feels included.

“Conexión Américas provides a space where the community can not just feel respected and accepted, but truly celebrated and joyed,” Zapata said.

With Hispanic Heritage Month upon us, she wants the community to take part in all the fun events but also take time to appreciate the contributions Latinos have made to U.S. history and culture.

“When one community is able to grow and thrive, I think that means prosperity for our entire Nashville community and the Tennessee community,” Zapata said.

Conexión Américas has planned many events throughout the month. Find out more here.

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