6abc recognizes community leaders during Hispanic & Latin American Heritage Month celebration

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- 6abc is Philly Proud to celebrate Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month.

Two important community leaders were recognized at our 6abc studios Wednesday afternoon.

They included Joanna Otero Cruz, the President & Executive Director of Women Against Abuse and the Honorable Nelson Diaz, the first Latino judge to serve in Pennsylvania.

Action News anchor Alyana Gomez was the emcee for the awards celebration.

Festivities included Puerto Rican Cuisine and Latin jazz band.