Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the contributions Hispanic Americans have made to American society and culture and to honor American neighbor's who celebrate their independence.
The month started in 1968 as a proclamation as national week by President Lyndon Johnson. In 1988, Congress passed for a national month-long celebration.
The purpose of this guide is to offer a small celebration, offer education, and provide entertainment during this heritage month. It is not an extensive guide to every culture into to those to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, but we try our best to be as wide ranging as possible. Please learn and enjoy.
Hispanic Heritage Month is from September 15th to October 15th because it encompasses the independence days of many Central American countries.
| September 15th | Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua |
| September 16th | Mexico |
| September 18 | Chile |
| September 21 | Brazil |
The countries above have independence days during Hispanic Heritage month.
But we also want to acknowledge all of the independence days. So... here they are!
| February 17th | Dominican Republic |
| May 14th | Paraguay |
| May 20th | Cuba |
| July 5th | Venezuela |
| July 9th | Argentina |
| July 20th | Columbia |
| July 28th | Peru |
| August 6th | Bolivia |
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August 10th |
Ecuador |
| August 25th | Uraguay |
| September 7th | Brazil |
| November 3rd | Panama |
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An "exploration of the collections of the Library of Congress" with a variety of topics including recordings from poets like Pablo Neruda, a discussion on Madrigal v. Quiligan, Latinx and U.S. Identity, and more.
"A podcast where journalists talk about the intersection between their personal histories and their work".
"Our mission [is] to be the most progressive media brand that puts emerging Latin culture on the map".
An innovative platform "with a cause" that tells the "origin stories" and histories of the cultural traditions, songs, sayings, places, foods, people, and more that are within the Latinx mixture.
As an initiative of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, this is a website that offers supportive freelance journalism and a space to share their voice.
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