Hispanic Heritage Council of Western New York

‘This is our home.’ In conversation with a local DREAMer

By • Jun 19, 2020
Courtesy of Flor Silvestre

The Supreme Court ruled against the Trump administration on ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program Thursday. WBFO’s Kyle Mackie speaks to a Buffalo DREAMer about what DACA’s survival means to her.


Hispanic Heritage Cultural Institute receives $250,000 grant from National Grid

By • Feb 11, 2020
hhcinstitute.org

Donations are coming in for the Hispanic Heritage Council of Western New York’s proposed cultural institute on Buffalo’s West Side.

Hispanic Heritage Month Begins in Buffalo

By • Sep 13, 2019
Thomas O'Neil-White

Hispanic Heritage Month kicked off Friday at the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library. A soaring rendition of the National Anthem by Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy Assistant Principal Maria Cala was followed by remarks by local leaders including Congressman Brian Higgins.

Councilmember Rivera and Buffalo immigrants condemn Trump’s tweets

By • Jul 16, 2019
Kyle S. Mackie/WBFO News

Buffalo Common Councilmember David Rivera condemned President Trump’s racist tweets about four U.S. congresswomen of color Tuesday. Speaking outside City Hall, Rivera was joined by members of Buffalo’s Puerto Rican and Somali communities, which among many other groups have made a home in the West Side district he represents.


BPS art educator to be honored by NFL

By Eileen Buckley • Sep 23, 2016

The Supervisor of Art Education for the Buffalo Public School District will be honored Sunday by the National Football League.  WBFO's senior reporter Eileen Buckley says Michele Agosto will be receiving the Buffalo Bills Hispanic Heritage Leadership award.

Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated at Canalside

By • Sep 19, 2015
Hispanic Heritage Council of Western New York

Hispanic Heritage month was celebrated on Buffalo's waterfront on Saturday.