Published 09/16/2024 3:31:50 p.m.

NBC5 In Depth: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Week started in 1968 and became a 30-day celebration of Hispanic and Latino communities.
In 1987, California Rep. Esteban Torres proposed expanding the celebration to a month.
Although Torres's bill failed, Illinois Sen. Paul Simon later submitted a similar bill signed into law by President Ronald Reagan in August 1988.

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NBC5 In Depth: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

A future fueled by food, learn about the Vermont organization working to strengthen food security and income generation for farmers across Latin America.

09/17/2024 2:21:00 p.m.·Plattsburgh, United States

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9NEWS Denver

When was Hispanic Heritage Month first celebrated?

Hispanic Heritage Month encompasses the celebrations of several Latin American, Central American and Caribbean countries.

09/16/2024 9:25:17 a.m.·Denver, United States

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NBC Connecticut

Hartford elementary students celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Sept. 15 marked the start of Hispanic Heritage Month which celebrates Hispanic culture, history and achievements. On Monday, students at the Naylor School in Hartford came together to celebrate with an Olympic-themed pep rally. “This is just to get everyone excited and remind them why they need to come to school everyday,” principal Alesia Ettson said. “And celebrate our very diverse culture that we have here.” Ettson estimates that 50 to 75% of…

09/16/2024 5:50:49 p.m.

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NBC Bay Area

Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations held across the Bay Area

Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations in the Bay Area are well underway.

09/16/2024 7:34:26 a.m.·S F, United States

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Hispanic Heritage Month in RI and SE Mass.

(WPRI) — Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 each year. Here's how cities and towns all over the region are recognizing and celebrating the contributions and culture of Hispanic and Latino Americans in 2024. Saturday, September 14 Gala de la HispanidadBally's Twin River Casino, Lincoln, R.I.6 p.m. – 12 a.m.Purchase tickets here. Viva México: Celebrando la Herencia Hispana y la Independencia de MéxicoViva México Cantina & Grill, Provid…

09/16/2024 6:51:19 p.m.·East Providence, United States

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Houston Farmers Market draws in large crowd for Hispanic Heritage Month celebration

On any given weekend, the Houston Farmers Market draws in a large crowd. On Sunday, they drew in an even larger one for a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration.

09/15/2024 11:03:22 p.m.·Houston, United States

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