Here is what you need to know about the month dedicated to recognizing the contributions of Hispanic communities on society.
Each year, people across the United States celebrate an entire month dedicated to recognizing the histories, cultures and contributions of Hispanic communities.
The National Hispanic Heritage Month started in 1968 under President Lyndon Johnson as Hispanic Heritage Week.Each year, people across the United States celebrate an entire month dedicated to recognizing the histories, cultures and contributions of Hispanic communities. Here is what you need to know about the month dedicated to recognizing the contributions of Hispanic communities and American citizens whose ancestors are from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America.The National Hispanic Heritage Month started in 1968 under President Lyndon Johnson, although at that time it was not a month, but rather a week and was known as Hispanic Heritage Week,Why does the month of observance kick off on Sept. 15?National Hispanic Heritage Month runs from Sept.
It is also allows everyone to reflect on the challenges Hispanic communities still encounter in the United States and the work that society still needs to undertake for true equality, particularly during an uptick in hate crimes against Hispanic people.Hispanic was a term coined by the federal government for people descended from Spanish-speaking cultures. But for some, the label has a connotation of political conservatism and emphasizes a connection to Spain.
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