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🧑🏽👨🏽🧔🏽👩🏽🦱👨🏽🦱 Naturalized citizens are a powerful force in U.S. elections – making up 1 in 10 eligible voters, that’s over 23 million voices! Here’s how Latinos are making an impact: • 34% of these voters are from Latin America, with the largest group hailing from Mexico (15% or 3.7 million).  • The number of naturalized citizens has grown by 93% since 2000, adding millions to the electorate.  • Today, 8.1 million naturalized voters are Hispanic, up from 7.5 million just a few years ago.  • As 2024 approaches, Latino influence in key states and across the country will play a major role in deciding the future of U.S. politics.  • More than half of naturalized voters (55%) live in just four states: California, Florida, New York, and Texas.    🗳️ Want to learn more about how this growing electorate is changing the political landscape? Check out this piece by Pew Research Center.  https://lnkd.in/ddfX4U-m  #VoteNow #DiversityInDemocracy #LatinoPower #2024Elections #LatinosVote 

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𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲! 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐲𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝’𝐬 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐞: Early voting: October 24–31 Mail-in voting: Until November 5 Election Day: Tuesday, November 5, until 8 p.m. Find your assigned polling place or any information you need at https://lnkd.in/eVRZesCk. Our vote matters—let’s have a plan to vote! ¡𝐇𝐚𝐠𝐚 𝐬𝐮 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐫! En las Elecciones Generales en Maryland usted elige cómo votar, tal como explica Walkiria Pool de : Votación anticipada: del 24 al 31 de octubre Voto por correo: hasta el 5 de noviembre El Día de la Elección: martes 5 de noviembre hasta las 8 p.m. Encuentre su centro de votación asignado o busque cualquier información que necesite en la página de Maryland State Board of Elections: https://lnkd.in/eVRZesCk Tengamos un plan para votar. #VotoLatinoMD #VotaMD2024 #EleccionesMaryland2024 #MDVota2024 #MDVote24 #MarylandVota2024

This October 13, our founder, Veronica Cool, proudly attended the first-ever Dominican Culture Fest! 🎉🇩🇴 The event brought our community together with music, traditional dance, and authentic Dominican food, showcasing the rich Dominican culture and marking the official closure of Hispanic Heritage Month.  👉 This festival was a powerful reminder of why culture matters—when we gather, we celebrate not just our traditions but our shared experiences and connections. As the Dominican and broader Latino communities continue to grow, these events underscore the importance of unity, tradition, and cultural pride.  #DominicanCultureFest #CultureMatters #HispanicHeritageMonth 

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we celebrate the cultures, histories, and contributions of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas, and reflect on their enduring presence and cultural heritage. We also recognize the challenges many Indigenous communities continue to face and remain mindful of their resilience and strength. 🌍✨     🗺️ Did you know that Central and Latin America are home to hundreds of Indigenous languages, each with its own unique beauty and history? From Quechua in the Andes to Nahuatl in Mexico, these languages are treasures passed down through generations. 🌎🌿     Quechua: Spoken in Bolivia 🇧🇴, Ecuador 🇪🇨, Perú 🇵🇪, Argentina 🇦🇷, Chile 🇨🇱, and Colombia 🇨🇴.  Guaraní: Spoken in Paraguay 🇵🇾, Argentina 🇦🇷, and Bolivia 🇧🇴.  Aymara: Spoken in Bolivia 🇧🇴, Perú 🇵🇪, and Chile 🇨🇱.  Wayuu: Spoken in northern Colombia 🇨🇴 and northwest Venezuela 🇻🇪.  Mapudungun: Spoken in Chile 🇨🇱 and Argentina 🇦🇷.  There are approximately 296 spoken (or formerly spoken) Indigenous languages north of Mexico 🇲🇽, 269 of which are grouped into 29 families.     The most widely spoken Indigenous languages are Southern Quechua (primarily in southern Peru 🇵🇪 and Bolivia 🇧🇴) and Guarani (centered in Paraguay 🇵🇾), with perhaps six or seven million speakers each. According to the Catalogue of Endangered Languages, there are approximately 600 Indigenous languages known from South America, Central America, and the Antilles. 📜     These languages are the threads that weave together the stories, traditions, and wisdom of their people. 🌟🧵     #IndigenousPeoplesDay #LanguageDiversity #CulturalHeritage #coolandassociates #latinamerica #hispanicmarket #Diadelospueblosindigenas

📊 Maryland’s population is shifting fast! Between 2010 and 2022, the Latino community grew by 231,000+. In 2023, Baltimore City alone added nearly 10,000 Latino residents. 📈 You're missing out if your business isn’t adapting to these changes. Learn why cultural competence and workforce development are key to staying ahead. https://lnkd.in/exE5KP-k #MarylandCensus #LatinoGrowth #BusinessInsights #CulturalCompetence #MarylandBusiness #CommunityEngagement #LatinoCommunity

¡Felices 60 años, Mafalda 🎉🌎! From 1964 – 1973, cartoonist Joaquín Salvador Lavado Tejón, a.k.a. Quino, brought Mafalda to life. Mafalda, the curious little girl with big questions about the world, has been a voice for humor, resistance, justice, and everyday life. 💬✨. Mafalda’s witty take on the world still makes us think and smile. https://lnkd.in/epSJY-Jj #LatinAmericanCulture #HispanicHeratigeMonth #CartoonLegend #Mafalda60Años #Mafalda #Quino 📸: Mafalda Digital

🚀 Join us at our "Hola, ¿que tal? networking event! 🚀 Join fellow members of the Montgomery County Hispanic Chamber at our exclusive networking event next Monday! Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this is your chance to: 🤝 Build connections  📈 Share tips and strategies  🌍 Expand your reach Don't miss out on this opportunity to strengthen your network, share ideas, and create opportunities for collaboration! 🌐 📅 Date: Monday, October 14 ⏰ Time: 5:30p - 7:30p 📍 Location: Del Frisco's Grille at Hughes Landing  🔗Please register 👉 https://lnkd.in/gVftnvRt This event is free to MCHC members (cash bar), non-members will be charged $20, so secure your spot today. We can't wait to see you there! Muchas gracias to Gustavo Mendoza and his team at Del Frisco's for being amazing to work with🙌 #MCHChamber #JoinMCHC #MCHCevents

In Maryland, it’s time to register to vote! Now through October 15th, you can easily register online from home. It’s quick and simple! You can also update your address or contact info if needed. Don’t miss out on this election. Use your voice. Use your vote!  Register to vote today! En Maryland, es momento de registrarse para votar. Hasta el 15 de octubre, puede registrarse desde casa por internet, ¡es muy fácil! Y también puede cambiar su dirección o su información de contacto si es necesario. No se quede afuera de estas elecciones. Haga oír su voz. Haga oír su voto.   ¡Regístrese para votar hoy mismo!  Visite la página de Maryland State Board of Elections https://lnkd.in/gUByahrr.    #VotoLatinoMD #VotaMD2024 #EleccionesMaryland2024 #MDVota2024 #MDVote24 #MarylandVota2024

As you all know, #HispanicHeritageMonth is hectic, but we just had to showcase some well-deserved recognition! Huge congrats to Riccy Amador, for her instrumental role in launching the Baltimore County Immigrant Engagement plan! Alejandra Balcázar for her leadership in trailblazing support for Latino/undocumented students at Towson University. And certainly not least, felicidades to Mayra Loera and Catholic Charities of Baltimore Esperanza Center for their tireless work supporting the victims of the Key Bridge collapse. Well done Latino Providers Network, well done! 🫶 💙 👏