Celebremos el Mes de la Herencia Latina -Celebrate Latino Heritage Month

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Every year between September 15 and October 15, Americans across the United States celebrate National Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month in honor of the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central, and/or South America. Originally designated as “Hispanic Heritage Week” by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968, the 30-day period that is celebrated today was signed into U.S. law as a joint resolution by President Ronald Reagan and Congress in 1988.

So why does the celebration kick off in the middle of September? Well, September 15 was selected as the first day in symbolic recognition of the Independence Days for the Latin American countries of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, as well as Mexico (September 16) and Chile (September 18).

Over the next month, many public schools throughout the City will commemorate National Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month with school events, afterschool activities, and parent nights that are fun, informative, and educational for students and their families. To find out whether a particular school is celebrating Latinidad this month, contact the school’s parent coordinator or main office for more information.

With that said, you can also celebrate and learn about Latino American achievements and cultures outside of our schools, too! Check out the following list of books, websites, and events for ideas and activities that you and your families can utilize and participate in this month and throughout the year!

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