Who We Are

About foundation

Rooted in culture, driven by community, and built for Baltimore

Founded by Angelo Solera on February 19, 2019, Nuestras Raíces, meaning “Our Roots,” was born from a powerful belief that Baltimore’s Latino community deserves more than recognition. It deserves a home. It is a place that honors traditions, celebrates language, and empowers the next generation to proudly carry forward their heritage.

From the streets of Patterson Park during Fiesta Baltimore to the walls of Casa de la Cultura—Maryland’s only Latino educational and cultural center—everything we do is rooted in one mission: to ensure that Latino culture and Hispanic heritage are not just preserved but celebrated as an essential part of Baltimore’s story. Because we are not just in Baltimore. We are Baltimore.

2010 U.S. Census Bureau report Hispanic & Latino residents in Baltimore

2X Growth of Baltimore's Latino population since 2010

Empowering the Hispanic community through education and support.

We are a bridge to resources, advocacy, and a brighter future for Latino families.

Mission

Nuestras Raíces Inc. is a Baltimore-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to educating, promoting, and preserving the richness and diversity of Latino and Hispanic culture, art, and heritage throughout the Baltimore metropolitan region.

Through cultural events, community programs, and artistic initiatives, we empower the Latino community in Maryland to celebrate its roots, strengthen its identity, and contribute to the vibrant, multicultural fabric of Baltimore.

Vision

We envision a Baltimore metropolitan region where Latino and Hispanic culture, heritage, and traditions are recognized, celebrated, and woven into the heart of the community, making our city stronger, more vibrant, and truly multicultural for generations to come.

Values

Rooted in culture, driven by community, and built for the Baltimore Metropolitan area, Nuestras Raíces Inc. empowers Latino families to celebrate heritage, access resources, and thrive together.

Inclusion

Celebrating the diversity of Baltimore's Latino and Hispanic community by creating welcoming spaces where every person feels a sense of belonging, representation, and cultural pride.

Empowerment

Providing Baltimore's Latino community with the education, mentorship, resources, and support needed to thrive individually, culturally, and collectively across the Baltimore metropolitan region.

Cultural Pride

Preserving and promoting the richness of Latino and Hispanic culture, heritage, and traditions throughout Maryland through events, education, art, and community at Casa de la Cultura and beyond.