Hispanic Pride

“Hispanic Pride: Celebrate the culture, achievements, and contributions of the Hispanic community in the Florida Panhandle. From Mobile to Tallahassee, join us in honoring our heritage.”

SHAKIRA ISABEL MEBARAK: Shakira was born on 2 February 1977 in Barranquilla, Colombia and is the highest-selling Colombian artist of all time.  She has received numerous awards, including Grammy Awards, Latin Grammy Awards, Billboard Music Awards, and has been nominated…

MICHAEL ANTHONY MUÑOZ: Michael Anthony Munoz was born on August 19, 1958.  He is a former American football offensive tackle who played 13 seasons for the National Football League's Cincinnati Bengals. Muñoz is widely considered one of the greatest offensive…

Hispanic Educator Recognized by Governor Scott By Dr. Maria I. PounceyGloria Matos, Gadsden County teacher from Greensboro Elementary was recognized by Governor Rick Scott and First Lady Ann Scott during the 2017 Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration in Tallahassee, FL.Mrs. Gloria…

Latino Pride: A Result from the Harvest of Effort By Dr. Maria Pouncey No one said that life is easy; especially for farmworker families struggling to plant and pick fruits and vegetables that we eat daily. Many times, our farm…