The Impact of Hispanic Heritage Month
Words: 748 974Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated annually from September 15 to October 15, is a time dedicated to recognizing and honoring the rich cultural contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States. This celebration, which traces its origins to 1968, initially began as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon B. Johnson. It was later expanded to a month-long observance by President Ronald Reagan in 1988. The timing of the celebration is significant as it coincides with the independence anniversaries of […]