On September 29th, the City of Corona hosted "Community Conversations: Celebrating Corona's Hispanic Roots."

The event highlighted our Hispanic community's triumphs, challenges, and rich cultural heritage. We celebrated Hispanic leaders who are shaping Corona's history today.

🎙 Moderator/Panelists included:
• David Felix, Former City Council Member and First Hispanic Mayor of Corona
• Adalberto Navarro, Marine Veteran and Commander of American Legion Post 216
• Denisse Olguin, Program Director of Corona-Norco United Way
• Mary Helen Ybarra, Corona Norco Unified School District Board of Education Trustee Area 3
• Dr. Rosibel Ochoa, Associate Vice Chancellor at UC Riverside

🍴 Community Members also enjoyed a taste of Hispanic Culture from:
Pampa Empanadas
Taqueria Oaxaca
El Chivazo Salvadorian

🎶 Performances were led by:
Alfredo Rolando Ortiz
Baile Folklorico
Herencia Mariachi Academy

The event was a huge success and fostered cultural pride throughout the community.

Did you miss the event? Click here to watch the live stream recording: https://bit.ly/3T9Rf64