Residents of Montgomery County, there's an essential conversation going down on Radio America that you might not want to miss. This Friday at 2 p.m., "En Sintonía con el Concejo del Condado de Montgomery," will turn its attention to the University Boulevard Corridor Plan and its impact on the Latino community. For those looking to tune in, the show airs on 900AM and can also be streamed through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music.
Bringing their insights to the radio waves will be urban designer Luis Estrada from the Montgomery Planning Department, Pedro Rodriguez, the consul of El Salvador, and immigration attorney Katherine Canto. They'll be talking shop about a Spanish language community meeting on the corridor plan, and it seems crucial for those interested to get the virtual link by signing up in advance for the session happening on Wednesday, Jan. 15, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Anyone with questions or in need of details can hit up Maren Hill at [email protected] or give her a ring at 301-650-5613.
Furthermore, the show promises to cap off with details about the forthcoming Immigration Forum, put together by the Consulate of El Salvador located in Silver Spring. The forum is all about information sharing and offering primo, free legal advice on immigration matters. If you're looking to get the lowdown on changes in immigration policies like DACA, TPS, or Humanitarian Parole, mark your calendars for Thursday, Jan. 16. The event runs from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., right at the consulate facilities.
Teaming up with Radio America, the Montgomery County Council is looking out for the Latino community, connecting them to vital news on policies and County programs while also carving out a space for their voices to be heard. Regularly hitting the airwaves every Friday for an hour, this joint venture stacks each episode with host Marcela Rodriguez, the Council's program manager, and a roster of guests who bring to light the critical issues the Council faces. For those interested, you can always catch more details about this partnership and its aims here.
