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.
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.
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
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Diego Rivera Mexico | Jean Michel Basquiat Haitian-American | Frida Kahlo Mexico |
Diego Rivera
Mexico
Jean Michel Basquiat
Haitian-American
Frida Kahlo
Mexico
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Pablo Picasso Spain | Salvador Dali Spain | Fernando Botero Colombia |
Pablo Picasso
Spain
Salvador Dali
Spain
Fernando Botero
Colombia
Equity Champions 2022-23
Kim Menchú (Room 122)
Colleen LaFlamme (Music Room)