Norton Hosts National Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration, Tonight

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) will celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with the Hispanic Bar Association of D.C. tonight at 6:00 p.m. at Crowell & Mooring LLP on Pennsylvania Avenue. This will be Norton's first event of several celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in the District.

"The Hispanic American community is a valuable part of American life and the rich diversity of the District," Norton said. "The District has a thriving Hispanic population that continues to grow each year. I look forward to celebrating this Hispanic Heritage Month, showcasing the contributions that make the Hispanic community in the District unique."

Media attending may RSVP to jack.miller@mail.house.gov. Details on Norton's events are listed below.

Congresswoman Norton will partner with the Hispanic Bar Association of D.C. to celebrate the success of Latino leaders in the D.C. community.

WHAT: Congresswoman Norton's Community Conversation with D.C. Latino Leaders

WHEN: Monday, September 30th at 6:00 PM

WHERE: Crowell & Mooring LLP, 1001 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC

Congresswoman Norton will partner with the D.C. Office of Planning, Mayor's Office of Latino Affairs and Census 2020 to educate and raise awareness about the 2020 census.

WHAT: Congresswoman Norton's Community Census 2020 Event

WHEN: Wednesday, October 9th at 6:00 PM

WHERE: Bancroft Elementary School, 1755 Newton Street NW, Washington, DC

Congresswoman Norton will partner with the Latino Economic Development Council and the Mayor's Office of Latino Affairs to highlight Latino entrepreneurs and small businesses in D.C.

WHAT: Congresswoman Norton's Hispanic Heritage Month Conversation with Latino Business Owners

WHEN: Thursday, October 10th at 6:00 PM

WHERE: TBD