Rather than starting at the beginning of September, Hispanic Heritage Month takes place over 30 days starting on the 15th.
National Hispanic Heritage Month began last week and will run through Oct. 15, giving the United States an opportunity to recognize and celebrate members of our communities and their ancestors who hail from Mexico, parts of the Caribbean, Central and South America and Spain."The Latino community and Latino history is a fundamental part of American history," said Emily Key, director of education at the Smithsonian Latino Center.
National Hispanic Heritage Month began last week and will run through Oct. 15, giving the United States an opportunity to recognize and celebrate members of our communities and their ancestors who hail from"The Latino community and Latino history is a fundamental part of American history," said Emily Key, director of education at the Smithsonian Latino Center."And recognizing that and understanding that are key reasons why this month is important.
Hispanic Heritage Month traces its history to 1968, when the observance was just a week long. President Lyndon B. Johnson signed a bill designating the week of Sept. 15 as"National Hispanic Heritage Week," according to the
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