Every year, Hispanic and Latino culture is celebrated between two months.
Every day is a wonderful time to spotlight the contributions of the Hispanic and Latino communities, but between two months, it is celebrated on a national level.
Before it was a month-long celebration that embraces the culture, history and people of Latin and Hispanic heritage, it was only celebrated for a week. in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was later expanded to a whole month by President Ronald Reagan in 1988.Every year, Hispanic Heritage Month is observed between September 15 and October 15.
The month highlights American citizens whose ancestors come from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America, while elevating their culture and history.our full run-down on the heritage monthSeptember 15 is the anniversary of the “Grito de Dolores” or the Cry of Dolores, according to Carlos Olave, head of the Hispanic Reading Room at the Library of Congress.
Columbus Day also falls between Hispanic Heritage Month. However, as the explorer has become more controversial, Spanish-speaking countries also celebrate “Día de la Raza” or “Day of the Race” on Oct. 12.
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