09/16/2026
Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the history, culture, and community of Hispanic and Latine communities across the country, and here in the Bay Area, that community is a significant part of who we are. Hispanic and Latine residents make up roughly 23% of the region’s population, with counties like Napa, Sonoma, and Solano well above that average.
Their impact runs deep. San Francisco’s Mission District is home to over 400 murals, many born out of the Chicano civil rights movement of the 1970s, when artists turned building walls into public statements of identity and pride. That same neighborhood built a small business economy that shaped entire blocks, and organized, repeatedly, to protect its community from displacement as the city grew around it. This is a region built in part by that resilience and creativity.
At D&A, our equity-first approach means recognizing that communities like these aren’t a footnote to the Bay Area’s story, they’re central to it. We’re committed to amplifying diverse perspectives, addressing disparities, and partnering with communities to tell their stories with authenticity and respect.
As Hispanic Heritage Month begins, we’re proud to spotlight the Hispanic and Latine communities that have shaped this region, and we recommit to standing alongside them.
