About Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15th to October 15th is National Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) – a time to honor and celebrate the invaluable contributions, diverse cultures, and histories of the Latinx/Hispanic community. HHM started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded to 30 days by President Ronald Reagan in 1988.

September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of the independence of Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18, respectively. To learn more, visit the Hispanic Heritage Month Website.

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