HoCoLocal Video Vignettes

I’ve got two local videos worth watching for you this morning. They’re both engaging, brief, and informative.

From WMAR-2 News, reported by Jonathan Hunter:

Local Historian Explains the Significance of Emancipation Day in Maryland

I’m not sure I knew that November 1st was Emancipation Day in Maryland. This piece explains how it all came about and it’s especially noteworthy since Hunter interviews HoCo’s own Marlena Jareaux to shed some light on the bare facts and put them into context.

Do Howard County schoolchildren learn about Maryland’s Emancipation Day? I wonder.

From HoCo OHRE and be.luminus, a video about Día de los Muertos.

They explain:

When the OHRE originally pitched this video concept to La Alianza Latina Commissioner and Luminus CEO Gabriel Moreno, we were planning on turning out a quick and humorous video about how Día de los Muertos is not a Halloween costume. Instead, Gabriel approached this theme with a deep reverence for the meaning of Día de los Muertos, not only for the Mexican diaspora, but for the Howard County community. He focused on the roots of shared community, warmth, and welcoming in Mexican culture, choosing to invite his Howard County community members into this tradition as honored guests. We are proud to stand with Commissioner Moreno in delivering this message focused on inclusion, cultural sharing, and what it truly means to be a multicultural community here in Howard County.

Some of us know more than we used to about this annual remembrance and celebration tradition because of the movie Coco. But I think it makes a big difference to be invited in to the meaning of Día de los Muertos by a member of our own community. The collaboration between Moreno and the Howard County Office of Human Rights & Equity makes our understanding more personal and local.

Seen any good HoCoLocal videos lately?

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For your Local HoCo shopping pleasure - - don’t forget the pets! (Or your friends with pets.) One of my readers recommends Clipper’s Canine Café in Old Ellicott City. From their website:

Clipper's Canine Cafe is a family owned and operated pet boutique and natural pet food store located in the Historic district of Ellicott City, Maryland. We carry a great selection of all natural pet foods including raw food diets, supplements and gourmet bakery treats. We feature unique toys, spa products and apparel for pets.

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