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National Hispanic Heritage Month begins with celebrations across the US
The observance highlights distinct national traditions, with more than 70 million Hispanic residents in the United States, according to the Census.
- National Hispanic Heritage Month begins today, Sept. 15, honoring the diverse contributions of over 70 million Hispanic residents who make up one-fifth of the U.S. population.
- President Lyndon first established the observance as Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968; two decades later, President Ronald Reagan expanded it into a full month-long celebration.
- Sept. 15 was chosen to commemorate the Grito and the Cry of Dolores, "which was a call to battle issued in 1810 in Mexico" during its war for independence from Spain.
- Paul Ortiz, a professor of Latina/o labor history at Cornell University, notes the celebration highlights interconnected struggles of nations including Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Honduras, and Salvador.
- While "Hispanic" denotes Spanish-speaking roots, some individuals prefer labels like "Latino" or "Latinx" to emphasize different cultural ties, according to historian Diego Javier Luis at Johns Hopkins University.
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The celebration takes place every year from September 15 to October 15 and recognizes the achievements and contributions of the Hispanic community to the history and culture of the United States.
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The National Hispanic Heritage Month in the U.S. celebrates the cultural diversity of Latinos, highlighting their legacy and contributions to the country. Initiated as a week in 1968, it expanded to a month in 1988, highlighting the importance of the community and the historic struggles for rights.
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