Brooklyn Family Court celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
The Kings County Family Court held its sixth annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at the courthouse in Downtown Brooklyn on Thursday.
This year’s theme followed the national theme of “One Endless Voice to Enhance Our Traditions,” and the court invited professor Nilsa Santiago, who teaches at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, to speak about the importance of language in bonding the Hispanic community.
“This is an apt theme when talking about so many people whose traditions encompass a wonderful plethora of cultures from different parts of the world,” said Supervising Judge Amanda White. “Without a doubt, Latinos have played an important role in shaping this city, in shaping this country and in shaping this court.