National Hispanic Heritage Month Sep 15, 2024

National Hispanic Heritage Month

From today, National Hispanic Heritage Month unfurls its vibrant celebrations of Hispanic Americans" contributions to US culture and society. The date coincides with the independence days of several Latin American nations, like Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico, and Chile. Established as Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968, it was expanded to a month by President Ronald Reagan in 1988.

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Today in History

Sep 15, 2018A Latino art exhibition in Denver
Sep 15, 2019A light on National Hispanic Heritage Month
Sep 15, 2020For Hispanic Heritage Month: Out of Many, One
Sep 15, 2021It s National Hispanic Heritage Month
Sep 15, 2022Hispanic Heritage Month
Sep 15, 2023National Hispanic Heritage Month
Sep 15, 2025Dallas Latino Cultural Center for Hispanic Heritage

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