From September 15 to October 15 each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the achievements, histories, traditions and cultural diversity of Hispanic/Latino/Latinx Americans whose heritage is rooted in 20 Latin American countries and territories: Spain, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic.
The national observation began in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting September 15 and ending October 15 of each year. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402".
-The National Council of Hispanic Employment Program Managers (NCHEPM)
Latin American Festival
Saturday, Sep. 23, 12pm
Charlotte, NC
Free Admission & Free Parking!
Festival Latinoamericano, Charlotte's signature cultural event, returns for its 32nd year on September 17, 2022. As usual, the event promises to have incredible live performances, a diverse and authentic selection of Latin American food, handmade crafts, visual artists, and an interactive street festival atmosphere with activities for the whole family.
Latin American Festival - (latinamericancoalition.org)
National Hispanic American Heritage Month
September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic American Heritage Month The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society.
National Council of Hispanic Employment Program Managers
The National Council of Hispanic Employment Program Managers (NCHEPM) is an organization of Special Emphasis Program Managers (SEPM) and partners from private companies and federal agencies, which provides training opportunities for our members.
Hispanic Heritage Month | All About the Holidays | PBS LearningMedia
There are about 54 million Hispanics and Latinos in the United States. That's a lot of people to celebrate! Across the country, Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated with festivals and community events recognizing the contributions of Hispanics and Latinos in the United States.
Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual celebration of the history and culture of the U.S. Latinx and Hispanic communities. The event, which spans from September 15 to October 15, commemorates how those communities have influenced and contributed to American society at large.
Proud of Our Past, Embracing Our Future - Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Have you ever heard a salsa rhythm that just made you want to groove? Perhaps bitten into a loaded taco bursting with flavor that makes you wonder how all of these flavors got into one bite? Maybe you have heard a friend from the Dominican Republic speaking Spanish to a companion from Argentina and thought, wow are they both really speaking the same language?