RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Attorney General Jay Jones hosted a first-of-its-kind Hispanic Heritage Month celebration by highlighting Latino leaders and contributions across Virginia. On Thursday, Oct. 8, Jones announced that the Office of the Attorney General hosted its first Hispanic Heritage Month c elebration by hosting Latino state and local leaders, political appointees and community organizations at the Barbara Jones Building. Jones delivered remarks with Delegate Elizabeth Guzmán, Delegate Alfonso Lopez, Deputy Solicitor General Ethan Padilla Fallon and Communications Director for the Office of the Attorney General, RaeAnn Roca Pickett, according to the release. (Office of the Attorney General)(Office of the Attorney General)(Office of the Attorney General)(Office of the Attorney General)(Office of the Attorney General)(Office of the Attorney General)(Office of the Attorney General) “Many in the Latino community continue to face barriers to opportunity and challenges in accessing institutions that should serve everyone equally. Those experiences are real, and they matter. This office holds space for that truth. This office also holds space for hope – a hope that’s reflected in the leaders from this community who work every day to strengthen justice, expand opportunity, and make sure every Virginian is truly seen and heard. That commitment guides our work in this administration,” Jones said. “We fight for justice in this office. But justice only means something if people can feel it in their lives. So, as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we reaffirm our promise to building a Commonwealth where equality, opportunity, and justice truly belong to everyone." The event also featured traditional dance performances from the Tradición Dance Company along with food from La Milpa Mexican Restaurant Market. ...read more read less