Date/Time
Location
Annapolis, MD 21401
During a time when our country faces deep divides, Anne Arundel County will take a stand to reaffirm its values of inclusivity and equity and announce the county's pursuit of a Certified Welcoming designation from Welcoming America. The Certified Welcoming designation will position Anne Arundel as a leader in immigrant inclusion, joining more than two dozen communities across the U.S. and becoming only the third local government in Maryland to achieve this distinction. It will signal to residents that Anne Arundel County is a community where everyone belongs, regardless of their background, and will enhance local services and strengthen trust and unity during a time when these efforts are more crucial than ever.
WHO:
- Steuart Pittman, Anne Arundel County Executive
- Joseline Pena-Melnyk, Maryland State Delegate, District 21
- Gavin Buckley, Mayor of Annapolis
- Alison Flores, Director, Office for Hispanic/Latino and Multicultural Affairs
- Asha Smith, Director, Office of Equity and Human Rights
- Amy Gowan, President/CEO, Anne Arundel County Economic Development
- Corporation
- Chief Amal Awad, Anne Arundel County Police Department
- Skip Auld, CEO, Anne Arundel County Public Library
- Carl Snowden, Convener, Caucus of African American Leaders
- Emanuel Fernandez, Executive Director, OHLA
- Gabriel Rodriguez, Executive Director, Center for Help
- Dana Marron, Assistant Dean, Anne Arundel Community College
- Jessa Coulter, Executive Director, Annapolis Immigration Justice Network
- Jason Avila, Executive Director, Latino Legislative Caucus
- Representatives from Maryland Latinos Unidos
- Representatives from the United Black Clergy
- Local elected officials
- Nonprofit Partner Representatives
WHEN: Tuesday, November 19 at 11 a.m.
WHERE: Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library
1410 West Street Annapolis, MD 21401
VISUALS: Photos and video of county leaders and nonprofit partners delivering remarks. Partner organizations showcasing their work supporting immigrants.
The event will feature remarks from County Executive Steuart Pittman, key county officials, nonprofit partners, and community members united in their commitment to maintaining a welcoming environment for all residents and visitors.