The City of High Point’s Human Relations Commission has selected Héctor Ancizar Gómez Argote as the recipient of the 2024 Humanitarian Award.
The award honors “an individual who has made a significant contribution to human relations in High Point through their promotion of equity and by encouraging understanding, respect, and goodwill among all High Point residents.”
Gómez Argote was recognized by the Commission for his work with High Point’s Latino communities. For one thing, he’s a co-founder of the group Fuerza Latina Unida para Triunfar (Latins United To Succeed). For another, he established the first Spanish-language Board Development Academy in the Triad area, and he’s noted for his work encouraging and preparing Latino leaders to join boards and commissions in local government, schools, and nonprofits.
According to city officials, Gómez Argote has also created a youth-led group for Latino students, which has since hosted “a first-of-its-kind statewide Latinx Youth Summit to promote leadership development, cultural competency, social justice, and civic engagement.”
He is also being recognized for his work in the Guilford County school system, where he has mentored hundreds of students over a period of nearly two decades. Gomez Argote joined Guilford County Schools first as a Spanish teacher at Penn Griffin School for the Arts. At that school, he also coached soccer and mentored students in the Spanish Club.
In 2022, he became the first Latino vice-principal at High Point Central High School.
A native of Colombia, Gómez Argote came to the United States in 2007.
In addition to his other fine work, he has also served as a board member and partner for many local nonprofits, including FaithAction International House, D-UP, the YWCA of High Point and the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.
As the winner of the 2024 Humanitarian Award, Gómez Argote will be recognized at the 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Black & White Ball / Achievers Awards Gala on Saturday night, Jan. 18 and he will participate in the Carl Chavis YMCA’s Martin Luther King Jr. Parade on Sunday.
The dictionary defines of “Humanitarian” as “having concern for or helping to improve the welfare and happiness of people. High Point’s Human Relations Commission usually seeks out someone who has shown concern for, and has helped, the disenfranchised and underrepresented members of society.
Nominations for the award are evaluated by the commission based on, among other things, the “nominee’s past contributions and efforts that benefited traditionally underrepresented individuals and diverse groups.”
In addition, “The nominee’s promotion of equity through his or her work with an employer, faith-based institution, civic group(s) and/or community organizations” is taken into account in the selection process.
The city’s Humanitarian of the Year Award got its start in 1982, and some past winners have been: Manilla Dean (2013) for her work at West End Ministries; Charles M. “Fly” McClendon (2012) for many acts such as High Point jail ministry, working with Ward Street Missions and holding Bible studies for substance abusers; Dr. Michael B. Hussey and Betsy Leach (2011) for their selfless service providing medical assistance to the community; and Terry Aiken (2008) for his involvement with Family Services, Kids Voting and the National Conference for Community and Justice.
Well he’s certainly been proactive in advancing the aspirations of his own race in America.
But does that equate to being “The Best Person in High Point”? Surely you jest, Scott?
I guy does good for a lot of people and the conservative has to ask….”yeah, well WHO did he do it for?”
If he were white, pushing for whites, you’d say he was a white supremacist.
So you really love Brown Supremacists, eh?
Sad you actually beleive this..
Don’t you think a Hispanic person in need might need specialized service from someone from their community. You know, that speaks Spanish, has a personal understanding of their unique challenges as a Hispanic American and has a personal connection to their community at is being attacked by our new President so therefore can be trusted?
Do you think he would decline help to a white person who immigrated from Latin America that needs support and assistance gaining traction in his community?
But you be you and continue supporting White Nationalist rhetoric that gets angry anytime a marginalized group works within its community to overcome bigotry and hate. It’s still a free country.
*You’re displaying your M.O. Chrissy : straw arguments.
*You’re also displaying your secondary M.O : character assassination through innuendo.
If this guy were white and directed his efforts to help organizations that explicitly helped white people, rather than any & all people regardless of their race, you would be the first to insinuate that he was a racist, bigot, white nationalist, whatever slur you could dish out.
And we all know it’s true, so take your sly sophistry and shove it.
I am not aware of any ‘whites only’ causes that support white people that have been marginalized in their communities? I am aware of tons of causes the support white people that are poor, homeless, or in need of a temporary support to get their finances in order. These groups also include people of color therefore do warrant a white only label or requirement. That ok with you? Or are you suggesting we have a KKK or White Nationalist day?
There are Greek groups that support only the Greek communities. They are mostly white. That make you feel better?
If I am missing some marginalized group of white people that doesn’t overlap with people of color, let me know. Your strawman argument (sponsored by White Nationalist) doesn’t hold water unless you can show some similar history of white Americans being repressed or marginalized due to the color of their white skin color or white heritage.
But you be you.
You know, I don’t even read your crap any more.
Get a life.
Lol classic Auston cop out when he can’t reply as he knows his position is weak.
Love it.
No, my position is that if he were a white man who supported organizations that explicitly helped only other whites, you would be smearing him as a racist, bigot, white nationalist, and all the other insults you habitually use.
We all know that’s true.
My position is correct.
And I challenged you to name any potential cause that fits your White’s only dream as I propose it doesn’t exist. Unlike people of color, the white community within the US has not had to overcome bias, racism, discrimination or marginalization just because of THEIR race. If you can name such a cause, then it would warrant the support of the community. Sure, white people have problems and challenge just like everyone else so are support by all-inclusive programs of support and celebration. But no
I assume by your statement that you believe it wrong for a historically marginalized community organize to help and support itself? or celebrate its progress in overcoming the unique barriers thrown up to discriminate against them? Seem to anger you here on a regular basis anytime a marginalized group is singled out for support or celebration.
Just repeating your statement again does not qualify as a retort to my challenges. Not surprised as I stand by my comment that your trend is to duck actually defending your statements when challenged as you normally just resort to childish name calling.
But you be you.
Your garbage isn’t even coherent; just an angry little rant from an angry little man, desperate to prove to himself that he can “win” any argument.
You’re pitiful.
And you do realise that after a certain length, nobody reads these threads? You’re just posing in front of a mirror, but then again, I’m sure you like that. What a sorry little creep you are.
Yet again Austim ducks a very clear and simple direction question. Lol
Not shocked.
Because your question is irrelevant.
Ducks again. Maybe Austin quacks.
Chris quoting you “speaks Spanish “ I may be wrong but I think one part of the requirement to become a US citizen is to learn the English language. If that’s the case why would they need someone to help them navigate here. Too many can’t and never intend to.
Here is a hint Austin…..not all people in America are citizens. And those here working towards citizenship are in the process of LEARNING English for their citizenship test.
The Best! ❤️
Does Bruce Davis know?
Vaya Argate!