Hispanic Heritage Month
9/15 through 10/15 (We celebrate ALL YEAR LONG!)
Here are some resources for you and your students with the purpose of making sure every voice is heard, valued, and celebrated!
Why is Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated across 2 months?
Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15 and ends on October for 15 for a very good reason! On September 15 in 1821, five Central American countries declared independence from Spain on this date.
1. Guatemala (my personal favorite, LOL)
2. Honduras
3. Costa Rica
4. Nicaragua
5. El Salvador
On September 16 in 1810, Mexico declared independence from Spain (not on Cinco de Mayo, that celebrates a battle victory) and Chile followed on September 18, 1810
Why is Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrated?
Throughout U.S. history the story of Latinx people have not had equal representation, this includes the struggle for equal rights. Many members of Latinx communities have expericed systemic racism, social injustice, discrimination, and at times brutality. It's time to change the conversation and include everyone equally.
Join the Celebración! | Hispanic Heritage Month Original Song | Animated Music Video
What does Latinx mean?
Latinx is a person of Latin American origin or descent. It is a gender neutral or non-binary term to be used instead of Latina or Latino.
Click on the button below for an amazing video about Linguistics & Identity
Which Countries/territories are considered to be of spanish-speaking or hispanic heritage?
- Argentina
- Bolivia
- Chile
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Cuba
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- El Salvador
- Equatorial Guinea
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- Mexico
- Nicaragua
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Puerto Rico
- Spain
- Uruguay
- Venezuela
Hispanic Heritage Month | Be Inspired | Disney Channel
Latinx Artists to explore!
Diego Rivera
Mexico
Jean Michel Basquiat
Haitian-American
Frida Kahlo
Mexico
Pablo Picasso
Spain
Salvador Dali
Spain
Fernando Botero
Colombia
Bad Bunny Performs "VETE" on All That 🎤| All That
Click Below for a Packet of Actvities from Teaching for Change
Peter Pan & The Lottery: How Pitbull's Familia Came To America