Hispanic Heritage Month

Starting today, Nashville Mayor John Cooper will recognize National Hispanic Heritage Month by hosting and attending a series of events aimed at...

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Learn more about Hispanic Heritage Month with reading, video, and audio resources for students and families.

The [theme for 2022(Open external link)](https://nationalcouncilhepm.org/announcements) is “Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation,” which recognizes the diversity within the Hispanic community and encourages all voices to be recognized. (12-4 PM) (5-6 PM) [Julia de Burgos(Open external link)](https://www.elmuseo.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Julia_de_Burgos.pdf) and another dedicated to the jazz icon [Tito Puente(Open external link)](https://www.elmuseo.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Tito-Puente-Educator-Guide.pdf) We encourage teachers, students, and families to explore the resources shared below to further expand their understanding of this rich and vibrant history. We hope you will enjoy and learn from these outstanding titles, which cover a range of cultural backgrounds, fiction and nonfiction genres, and unique perspectives. [Young Lords Movement(Open external link)](https://activistnewyork.mcny.org/sites/default/files/LessonPlan-YoungLords_0.pdf) in New York City with materials from the Museum of the City of New York [learning resources(Open external link)](https://learninglab.si.edu/collections/hispanic-heritage-month-resources/Du6VsnzAyjC156th), including [¡Pleibol!(Open external link)](https://americanhistory.si.edu/pleibol/education) – lessons on the history of Latinos in baseball [Hispanic Heritage Month(Open external link)](http://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/) in the United States each year. Chile, Mexico, and Belize also each have their own Independence Day celebrations on days throughout the month as well. We also take this time to recognize the trailblazing individuals who fought for progress and equity for their communities. [Sonia Sotomayor(Open external link)](https://womenshistory.si.edu/media/421), musician [Celia Cruz(Open external link)](https://womenshistory.si.edu/herstory/entertainment/video/why-celia-cruz-called-queen-salsa-becauseofherstory), labor activist [Emma Tennayuca(Open external link)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1bP1Y4bAiQ), and suffragette [Maria de Guadalupe Evangelina Lopez de Lowther(Open external link)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXj0cFmH1Z8) and astronaut [Ellen Ochoa(Open external link)](https://womenshistory.si.edu/media/423) from the Smithsonian collection of videos on women’s history

Series of events in place to recognize Hispanic/Latinx community.

[Latino Organization of Graduate Students (LOGRAS)](https://logras.gatech.edu/) is the only Hispanic student club for Georgia Tech graduate students. It provides programs and pathways to success for Georgia Tech’s Hispanic/Latinx community. [Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (GT-SHPE)](https://gt-shpe.com/) has a membership of 350 students, making it the third largest SHPE group in the country. This year’s group of first-year and transfer students had a record number of Hispanic/Latinx students. To celebrate, Georgia Tech, with the support of the Office of Hispanic Initiatives (OHI), is hosting a Georgia Tech’s overall number of Hispanic/Latinx students continues to grow.

Hispanic Heritage Month honors a diverse U.S. population with roots in Spanish-speaking countries. It runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.

“It’s a wonderful and important opportunity for the general public to visualize the contributions and presence of a community that has been in this territory since before the U.S. Known as Columbus Day in the United States, the day is referred to in Mexico and other Spanish-speaking countries as Día de la Raza, honoring the countries and peoples conquered by Spain and other European nations. It’s a growing population: A Pew Research Center analysis of 3,140 counties – those with Hispanic populations of at least 1,000 in 2010 – found that Hispanics grew 23% from 2010 to 2020, more than three times the national population growth rate of 7%. The county with the largest overall growth from 2010 to 2020 was Houston’s Harris County, Texas, where the Hispanic population grew by 363,000. Starting in the middle of the month also encompasses, on the celebration’s latter end, Oct. [For years, Latino college enrollment was on the rise. “It celebrates a vast community of Americans who have made invaluable contributions to the United States for over 300 years,” said Margie Huerta, executive director of the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque. From newly arrived immigrants to native communities that have called these lands home for centuries, it’s a community that has gained considerable cultural and political clout since the occasion began in 1968 as a weeklong commemoration under President Lyndon Johnson. The month’s starting date of Sept. Paul Simon expanding National Hispanic Heritage Week to its current 30-day period. The legislation was sponsored by California U.S. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan signed into law a bill sponsored by Illinois Sen.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) recognizes all service members, veterans, comrades and their families of Hispanic heritage in commemorating the National ...

On behalf of the more than 1.5 million members of the VFW and its Auxiliary, we salute our fellow Americans for their immeasurable contributions to our freedom and our way of life. Today, the observance commemorates the heritage of U.S.-born and naturalized Hispanic American citizens, as well as Hispanic immigrants to the United States from Latin American countries. Twenty years later, President Ronald Reagan expanded the observance to 30 days to encompasses the anniversaries of independence for seven Latin American countries.

Nebraska Athletics will celebrate and highlight the contributions Hispanic student-athletes and staff in recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month, ...

On October 5, Nebraska Athletics will host a fiesta at the stadium for student-athletes and staff. During the month-long celebration, the athletic department will highlight student-athletes and staff through personal spotlights shared on social media. I am grateful and proud that Nebraska honors Hispanic heritage in this way."

Texas A&M student organizations and Multicultural Services join to deliver an exploration of Hispanic culture and more. By Texas A&M University Hispanic ...

Sept. Hispanic Heritage Month is the period to recognize the contributions of Hispanic Americans to the United States and to celebrate Hispanic heritage and culture. 17, 1988 on the approval of Public Law 100-402. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period, Sept. It was enacted into law on Aug.

Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development Hal Williams greets an attendee at the annual conference of the National Council of La Raza in ...

Castillo, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development. From its earliest days, the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has been at the forefront of efforts to develop a dynamic economic environment that provides a solid foundation for Hispanic commercial success. It will focus on helping small- and medium-sized entrepreneurs develop a favorable business climate for Puerto Rico’s southern region, an area of roughly 15 towns, with an emphasis on health, tourism, and agriculture. Beginning today and continuing through October 15, EDA joins other Department of Commerce bureaus in celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month. With a focus on equity, this program will include a recruitment emphasis on Hispanic job seekers into pipelines that result in industry-recognized credentials and a career with local employers. Hispanic entrepreneurship is vital to the strength of the U.S.

The Office for Cultural Engagement and Social Change (OCESC) team has helped plan a variety of events as part of Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations at The ...

"Hispanic Heritage Month is a time for us all to celebrate and acknowledge all of the accomplishments and contributions made by Hispanic- and Latin-identifying individuals throughout history,” said Bambo Oludimu, special programs coordinator with OCESC. Ralat is a food writer who is an expert in local and national taco scenes in the U.S. • The Latinx Faculty and Staff Association (LaFSA) hosts a mixer on Sept. “That cultural aspect is important to me, and I want other students to be a part of it, too.” Mingle with other Mavericks and meet with staffers from the newly renamed OCESC. 15—the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua—Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating the history and culture of those whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

UFC will also celebrate Hispanic and Latino culture and how it has played a significant role in UFC, MMA, and combat sports overall. During Hispanic Heritage ...

See Cub Swanson, Julia Avila, Irene Aldana, Brandon Moreno, and more. ET and Saturday, October 1, at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN2 and Thursday, October 6, at 8 p.m. The shows will also air on ESPN Deportes on Thursday, September 29, at 8 p.m. During Hispanic Heritage Month, UFC will highlight the personal stories of Hispanic and Latino fighters, past and present, and their impact on UFC through its “One Voice, Many Stories” campaign. UFC will also celebrate Hispanic and Latino culture and how it has played a significant role in UFC, MMA, and combat sports overall.

Today, HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra issued the following statement to mark the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month.

“Today, as Secretary of Health and Human Services, I continue to work to improve the health and well-being of everyone in the United States, including Latinos. And I believe in the GANAS of the Latino community. Throughout my career, I have fought to ensure the American Dream is in reach for everyone, regardless of where they come from. But during this time, we’ve also seen the GANAS of the Latino community — guts, grits, game all wrapped up into one. Like so many Latinos, my parents came to this country believing in the promise of the American dream—that everyone who works hard and plays by the rules can earn the opportunity to get ahead. Many Latinos worked frontline jobs on our farms, in our meat packing plants, and in our hospitals and did not have the option to work from home during the pandemic.

Hispanic Heritage month is a nationally recognized month of observance and celebration of Hispanic culture in the United States. The month-long celebration ...

LANSING, Mich. – Governor Whitmer and the Office of Global Michigan encourage Michiganders to join them in recognizing the contributions of Hispanics and ...

Between 2010 and 2020, Michigan’s Hispanic population increased in 81 of 83 counties, according to the U.S. “The Hispanic population is the largest and fastest-growing population in this country. “We celebrate the contributions of Hispanics in arts, sciences, labor, agriculture, business and civil rights.” “We also recognize the Hispanic educators, trailblazers, activists, artists, and beyond who call Michigan home and continue to make valuable contributions to the State of Michigan. Michigan’s Hispanic and Latino residents are an essential part of our state’s unique social and cultural influences. “During Hispanic Heritage Month we honor the Hispanic and Latino communities who whose vibrant culture, rich traditions, and entrepreneurial spirit make Michigan a great place to live,” said Governor Whitmer.

WASHINGTON, DC— Today, the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement: ...

The parade runs on Cesar Chavez Boulevard between Gage and Mednik. The L Line's East LA Civic Center Station is .5 miles from the beginning of the parade route ...

The library’s collection and their [Flickr photography site](https://www.flickr.com/photos/metrolibraryarchive/collections/) is an incredible resource for anyone interested in transportation and related issues in our region. Both the Pacific Electric and Los Angeles Railway that operated streetcars and rail lines in our region hired Latinos build their rail lines. The forerunner to the current ALMA affinity group was HIT, Hispanics in Transit, at the RTD. The RTD and CTC merged in 1993 to form Metro. Metro continues to make a concerted effort to foster an inclusive culture at the agency; For example, our Small Business (SB) Prime is Metro’s breakthrough initiative that paves the way for small businesses to bid and win contracts as prime contractors. [Purple (D Line) Extension]that will greatly speed up transit service along the Wilshire Corridor and will connect Hispanic communities west of downtown L.A. The L Line’s East LA Civic Center Station is .5 miles from the beginning of the parade route and the Indiana Station is .4 miles from the end of the parade route. River Path project to close the eight-mile gap between Elysian Valley and Maywood. And if you’re looking for a bookstore, here’s an LAT [list of 65 of them](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/books/list/65-best-bookstores-in-los-angeles) in our region — with most reachable via transit. This is part of a series of TAP cards that we’ve been releasing over the past year to celebrate our region’s incredible diversity. Our region is, of course, heavily influenced and informed by Hispanic culture — as is Metro as an agency.

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Sherrod Library at ETSU has hand-selected a collection of children's and young adults' books that celebrate ...

When an anonymous student begins sending him transphobic messages – after publicly posting Felix's deadname alongside images of him before he transitioned – Felix comes up with a plan for revenge. “Yaqui Delgago wants to kick your ass. But her parents wouldn't allow a girl to play fúbol – and she needs their permission to go any farther. [“Felix Ever After” by Kacen Callender (2020)](https://etsu.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/fulldisplay?docid=alma99505087302331&context=L&vid=01ETSU_INST:ETSU&lang=en&search_scope=MyInst_and_CI_ETSU&adaptor=Local%20Search%20Engine&tab=DDSEARCH&query=any,contains,Felix%20Ever%20After&offset=0) [“Furia” by Yamile Saied Méndez (2020)](https://etsu.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/fulldisplay?docid=alma99610187402331&context=L&vid=01ETSU_INST:ETSU&lang=en&search_scope=MyInst_and_CI_ETSU&adaptor=Local%20Search%20Engine&tab=DDSEARCH&query=any,contains,Furia&offset=0&pcAvailability=true) “Perfect Mexican daughters do not go away to college. The section features “easy readers” for children in grades K-2 and includes both fiction and non-fiction books. [“Juliet Takes a Breath” by Gabby Rivera (2019)](https://etsu.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/fulldisplay?docid=alma99608381802331&context=L&vid=01ETSU_INST:ETSU&lang=en&search_scope=MyInst_and_CI_ETSU&adaptor=Local%20Search%20Engine&tab=DDSEARCH&query=any,contains,Gabby%20Rivera&offset=0&pcAvailability=true) But Julia is not your perfect Mexican daughter. Sia knows her mom must be dead, but she drives into the desert to light candles to guide her mom home. Perfect Mexican daughters never abandon their family. Now she needs to save her mom from the armed, quite-possibly-alien soldiers.”

The many cultural events celebrated during this period occur around key dates in the Latin American experience, including independence days like the 15th of ...

First, the demographics of a young, Latino/a population will play a role because of the nearly 55 million Latino/as in the U.S. Similarly, Nevada, Colorado, and Arizona, as well as Texas and New Mexico will outpace the other states in Latino/a residents. Across Mexico, mask-making is an expression of contemporary living culture in which symbols and scripts from pop culture and religious narratives are combined to communicate about spiritual matters, political issues, and community life. The number of inter-ethnic Hispanics is also growing, as Mexican-origin and Salvadorian marriages in Los Angeles County outpace all other intermarriages. She will share the essential life insights and perspectives which have allowed her to achieve many firsts in her career. Some Latino/as are immigrants to the United States while others are several generations resident in the U.S. How has it done this, and how will we move forward in the next years to continue to build on Gonzaga’s traditions? holiday, Columbus Day, or as some Latino/as term it, “Dia de la Raza,” or “day of the people.” Contrary to popular belief, “raza” does not mean “race” when used in this title. Gonzaga Latino/a alumni have also made a significant impact. The reality of mixed heritage means that Hispanics or Latino/as today do not look alike or celebrate their cultural traditions in the same way. The many cultural events celebrated during this period occur around key dates in the Latin American experience, including independence days like the 15th of September for Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, and Guatemala and September 16th for México. Because Latino/a citizens of the United States do not share one comprehensive political or cultural heritage, and because some question the very use of the term “Hispanic,” Hispanic Heritage Month means many things to many people.

In his 19 years of service, Dr. Cancelas has demonstrated a broad background in transfusion medicine, cell therapies, hematology, and stem cell biology. Working ...

And they believe in a diverse, welcoming workforce to reflect the communities we serve. "We are honored to nominate and present him with the Hispanic Heritage Award for his impact in the Greater Cincinnati Hispanic community and especially at this auspicious time on the cusp of National Hispanic Heritage Month beginning September 15th through October 15th," said Barry Massa, LifeCenter director. After postdoctoral studies in The Netherlands, he attended the University of Cincinnati through the Hoxworth Blood Center Fellowship Program to study blood banking and transfusion.

El 15 de septiembre marca el inicio de la celebración de la comunidad hispana en Estados Unidos, los eventos artísticos y deportivos buscan reconocer sus ...

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The Morris County Board of County Commissioners proclaimed Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 to be National Hispanic Heritage Month 2022 in Morris County via ...

WHEREAS, the recognition began in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon B. 15 to be National Hispanic Heritage Month 2022 in Morris County via resolution adopted unanimously by the board this week. The Morris County Board of County Commissioners proclaimed Sept.

MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Township Council unanimously adopted a proclamation to recognize Hispanic Heritage Month in the Township during its ...

Let this month recognize that our diversity makes us unique." Also, Independence Days for Mexico and Chile, along with Dia de la Raza, all fall within the 30-day period of Hispanic Heritage Month. "Hispanic Americans influence all aspects of American culture, from the food we eat, the music we listen to and businesses we shop.

Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, the AFL-CIO will be profiling leaders and activists to spotlight the diverse contributions Hispanics and Latinos have ...

Muñoz is currently the president of CAP Puerto Rico. Muñoz has served as the local union's president since 2009. Mayra Muñoz has been the president of UAW Local 1850 (Asociación Empleados del ELA), which represents nearly 350 members who work at Puerto Rico's largest credit union.