Let's Learn some Fun Facts about Hispanic Heritage Month; it's celebrated from September 15th - October 15th nationwide! Traditionally it's a time to honor and recognize the contributions from the Hispanic and Latino Americans in the United States.
Hispanic Heritage Month actually began as a commemorative week when it was first introduced in June of 1968 by California Congressman George E. Brown. The push to recognize the contributions of the Latino community had gained momentum throughout the 1960s when the civil rights movement was at its peak and there was a growing awareness of the United States' multicultural identities. www.history.com
The timing of Hispanic Heritage Month coincides with the Independence Day celebrations of several Latin American nations. September 15 was chosen as the kickoff because it coincides with the Independence Day celebrations of five “Central American neighbors,” as Johnson called them—Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Those five nations declared their independence from Spain on September 15, 1821. Mexico also declared its independence from Spain on September 16, 1810. Chile also celebrates its independence during that week (September 18,1810 from Spain) and Belize, which declared its independence from Great Britain on September 21, 1981, was subsequently added to the list of nations specifically celebrated during what is now Hispanic Heritage Month. www.history.com
Follow us on Social Media:
Comments