SEATTLE — An annual celebration for El Centro de la Raza falls on a significant day this year.

The annual Building the Beloved Community Gala coincides with El Centro de la Raza’s 53rd anniversary of the peaceful occupation that founded the organization.

The nonprofit's program manager, Anica Enriquez, stopped by the KING 5 studios to talk about the gala and how meaningful it is to celebrate the milestone on the exact day the mission began on Oct. 11, 1972.

Enriquez welcomed everyone to consider attending. It's an opportunity to learn about El Centro de la Raza and the 43 programs it supports to benefit more than 21,000 individuals and families in the region.

The event set on Oct. 11 this year will include live music, a reception, silent and live auctions, a three-course meal, and t

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