Hispanic Heritage Month: Recognizing leaders, businesses and organizations making a difference in the community
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, and all month long, News4JAX is honoring local leaders, businesses and organizations that are making a difference in the community. (Copyright 2025 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved.)
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, and all month long, News4JAX is honoring local leaders, businesses and organizations that are making a difference in the community.
During our newscast, News4JAX will be highlighting some of the people and organizations that are positively impacting our community.
The list will grow each week, so make sure to watch for updates.
Yanira “Yaya” Cardona Ken Amaro Monica Hernandez Dr. Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa Andrea P. Reyes Constanza Lopez Baquero Manny Velasquez Paredes DCPS essay winners Mayor’s Hispanic Advisory Board Copyright 2025 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved.
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Marcela joined News4JAX in 2023. She grew up in Mexico and eventually moved to California to pursue her dream of becoming a journalist. Now, she is a proud San Diego State University alumna who has many years of experience in TV and digital journalism.
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